CAHUSAC, Louis de (1706-1759). La danse ancienne et moderne, ou traité historique de la danse. A La Haye [i.e. Paris] Chez J. Neaulme, 1754.
3 volumes in one. 12o (141 x 80 mm). Contemporary calf, spine gilt (minor chipping to spine ends and rubbing to joints and edges.)
FIRST EDITION. A history of dance, describing its development from ancient civilizations to Louis XIV and the establishment of French opera. "One of the most important histories of the danse, quoted by Noverre and many danse histories" (Derra de Moroda 515). Magriel 29.
CAHUSAC, Louis de (1706-1759). La danse ancienne et moderne, ou traité historique de la danse. A La Haye [i.e. Paris] Chez J. Neaulme, 1754.
3 volumes in one. 12o (141 x 80 mm). Contemporary calf, spine gilt (minor chipping to spine ends and rubbing to joints and edges.)
FIRST EDITION. A history of dance, describing its development from ancient civilizations to Louis XIV and the establishment of French opera. "One of the most important histories of the danse, quoted by Noverre and many danse histories" (Derra de Moroda 515). Magriel 29.
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