posted on September 25, 2000 02:55:54 PM
I purchased a very old book at a yard sale this weekend, and maybe someone can tell me where to list it on ebay, and what to ask for it? Im not experienced in this category, and any advice would be appreciated. Its called THEATRE De MARIVAUX and its dated 1732. Its all in French, so I dont know much more than that. Some of the pages are free of the binding and the edge binding has all the leather peeled off, except down at the bottomm where the words THEATRE are still viewable. Otherwise, for its age, its in pretty good shape. Also, on the inside cover, there is a stamp that says "MARIA OUSPENSKAYA School of Dramatic Arts". Im guessing it was used at a Ladies School, where maybe the "ton" of society sent their daughters?
Author is M. LOUIS MOLAND and its a first edition, says PARIS, LIBRAIRIE GARNIER FRERES. (I dont know French, but that second word looks like LIBRARY to me).
posted on September 25, 2000 03:28:28 PM
Does this compare with your book?
Théâtre de Marivaux. Bibliographie des éditions originales et des éditions collectives données par l'auteur.
In-12 br., couv. imprimée, III-26pp., tirage limité à 105 ex., un des 100 ex. sur papier vergé, non justifié. Déchirures aux plats, manques au dos et au 1er plat de la couv., rous., annotations marginales. Bookseller Inventory # 7735-029
Price: FFr 1230.00 (approx. US$ 164.91
posted on September 25, 2000 03:47:10 PM
MOLAND (Louis).
Molière. Sa vie et ses ouvrages. Edition critique. P. Garnier. sd (1930). Gd in 8 br. XVI + 544pp. Biblio. Ce vol. contient uniquement l' histoire de la vie de Molière et de son théatre. 100 FRF - 15,25 EUR
Référence : ACA-163 Librairie l'Acacia
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MOLAND (Louis)
Oeuvres de Rabelais Illustrations de Gustave Doré; 2 volumes in 4; 1/2 reliure moderne, dos à nerfs Paris Garnier 1928 500 FRF - 76,23 EUR
Référence : -25949-BAT Librairie : Bât d'Argent
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MOLAND (Louis)
Origines littéraires de la France. La légende et le roman. Le Théatre. La Prédication. L'antiquité et le Moyen age. Le Moyen age et la littérature moderne. P. , Didier 1863; in-12 d. chagr. de 424 pp. 220 FRF - 33,54 EUR
Maui, sorry,This is all I could find on Louis Moland.
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posted on September 25, 2000 03:55:58 PM
Well, the "Librairie Garnier Freres" would be the Garnier Brothers Library, I think (probably the publishers??)
I found some biographical information about the person the book is probably about:
Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux {mah-ree-voh', pee-air' kahr-lay' duh shahm-blan' duh}, b. Feb. 4, 1688, d. Feb. 12, 1763, the most important French playwright of the 18th century, wrote numerous comedies for La Comédie Française and La Comédie Italienne of Paris, the most famous of which are The Game of Love and Chance (1730; Eng. trans., 1923) and Les Fausses Confidences (1737; trans. as False Confessions, 1958). The French word marivaudage signifies the flirtatious bantering tone characteristic of Marivaux's dialogue. He also published a number of essays in the manner of Joseph Addison and Sir Richard Steele, and two important though unfinished novels, La Vie de Marianne (The Life of Marianne, 1731-41) and Le Paysan parvenu (The Fortunate Peasant, 1735).
posted on September 25, 2000 04:28:05 PM
Nebula5..your right about librairie not meaning library...biblioteque (not sure of the spelling) is the word for library.
posted on September 25, 2000 04:42:49 PM
Maui, I can tell by the description that it is really nothing..... I would suggest sending it to me in care of me...right away.
posted on September 25, 2000 05:00:01 PM
Picking my jaw up from the desk...thanks everyone for your help! How fascinating! There are no illustrations, but there is alot of "scene" titles, so Im assuming its a play. I havent looked at the links supplied yet, but thats what Im fixing to do after I eat dinner...then I will come back here and drool...er...read up more on this book and the responses you kind people have given.
Kel..um...yeah. Sure. You would take really good care of it wouldnt you?
Its so awesome to hold this in my hands...knowing the age of it and wondering how many hands held it, and visualizing young french girls or guys reading the words and studying for the play. Too cool
posted on September 25, 2000 05:02:43 PM
BTW...about 2 pages in, this is what it says:
LES SERMENTS INDISCRETS, Cinedue eb cinq actes et en prose, Respresentee pour la premiere fois par les comediens Francais Ordinaires Du Roi, Le 8 Juin 1732.
posted on September 25, 2000 05:03:29 PM
One more thing... I found what appears to be a copy of the same book on Alibris. I'd provide a link here but it would distort the page because it's so long. I used 123pix.com's book search tool.
posted on September 25, 2000 05:14:03 PM
Mauimoods -
It's WORTHLESS ... send it to me and I'll take care of it for you!
"LES SERMENTS INDISCRETS, Cinedue eb cinq actes et en prose, Respresentee pour la premiere fois par les comediens Francais Ordinaires Du Roi, Le 8 Juin 1732."
The Indiscreet "serments", ____ in five acts and prose, Presented for the first time by the "les comediens Francais Ordinaires Du Roi" June 8, 1732
Research the French Theater briefly to find out who the company of actors was.
In 1929 Maria founded the School of Dramatic Art in New York ... the book may not be from 1732 (although it's always possible her school had a copy), but the play was presented then.
PARIS, LIBRAIRIE GARNIER FRERES
Published in Paris by Garnier Freres (Garnier Brothers)
Let me look in my old encyclopedias at home - they have a bunch of stuf on old plays.
posted on September 25, 2000 06:14:31 PM
Maria O was a famous Russian actress who migrated to Hollywood in the 1930's ish. I remember because I collected movie star photos as a kid! (Don't ask!). Actually, you can find out more by going to the Motion Pictures Academy something something.....
posted on September 25, 2000 06:32:38 PM
Wellllll....I have thought it over carefully, and abacaxi or kel....you can "take the book off my hands" if you REALLY want it...but postage is $164.00
posted on September 25, 2000 07:01:17 PM
abacaxi's translation is very close. Here are some of the blanks filled in.
"LES SERMENTS INDISCRETS, Cinedue en cinq actes et en prose, Representée pour la première fois par les comédiens Français Ordinaires Du Roi, Le 8 Juin 1732."
Indiscreet sermons, ? in five acts and prose, Presented for the first time by the King's "Ordinary French Comedians" (on) June 8, 1732
Mauimoods- I read the article in ebay Mag. Great customer you got there!
posted on September 25, 2000 07:01:38 PM
Maria Ouspenskaya played Lon Chaney's mother
in a werewolf movie. I can't for the life of me come up with the title, but do remember her name.
posted on September 25, 2000 07:42:18 PM
Hi Sky...I tried those links, but I keep getting "page cannot be found". But thanks anyway (how are you..long time no see)
I will do more research on this book, since abacaxi and kel cant afford my shipping fees, lol. Again, thanks everyone, for helping. Never had something like this and was at a loss.
posted on September 25, 2000 08:21:23 PM
I just had to ask since nobody else has. I know I am not giving any advice, BUT how in the heck did someone let go of this at a garage sale. I know I have bought some really neat items from unsuspecting people, but still one that is that old sure shocks me!! I recently sold a 1914 book on the Mormon church on Ebay and I found it at a thrift store. Keep us in touch what you do with this book. I am basically nosey and would loooove to hear what you do with this book
posted on September 25, 2000 08:51:14 PM
Maui...
Checked AddAll and di NOT find the specified title, BUT the author seems to have QUITE a few works in this genre...more of an "editor" than an "author" in most cases...The Garnier Bros were listed as publisers on almost all of Moland's works..
Keith
I assume full responsibility for my actions, except
the ones that are someone else's fault.
posted on September 25, 2000 10:11:32 PM
alley1snet, the gal that sold it had a bunch of old books...didnt really look close at them (guess I should have) and I got it for a dollar. Only reason I bought it was because of the date...looked unique, and I thought to myself "wonder if I can get at least a few extra bucks for it on ebay". Heck, thats what I think with EVERYTHING I buy...never expect to make a killing (although very pleased when something fetches more than I originally thought). But yes, I will let you know what it goes for
. Will check back later to see if any experts out there can help me with this.