Theatrical Almanac 1822

Description

Almanach des spectacles, by K. Y. Z. Published in 1822 in Paris by Louis Janet. 12mo format with (1) blank leaf, (1) unnumbered front page, (144) pages of content along with 8 calendar pages for the year 1822. Features a full cardboard binding with gilding, housed in an ornate case with a wide golden garland framing the covers. Spine torn, edges gilded, includes a vignette on the title page and 9 full-page color plates. Fifth year of publication, exhibits some rare foxing. A summary review of Parisian scenes, provincial theaters, critiques of plays and performers, notes on debuts and repertoire, along with epigrams and witticisms.