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Book Description Hardcover. French language. Originally published in 1946, this history of the circus by French journalist Henry Thetard was republished in 1978. At over 600 pages it is a captivating and extremely comprehensive history, beginning in Ancient Egypt and China and ending with a chapter titled "Le Cirque Depuis La Guerre" ("The Circus Since the War), written by L.-R. Dauven specifically for the republishing of the text after Thetard's death. The book is also lavishly illustrated, with historical photographs and illustrations on almost every page, including many full-color plates. A wonderful read for for anyone interested in French cultural history. Also boasts an attractive red cover with gilt lettering on the spine, and lovely decorative end papers. Near Fine; light foxing on upper edge Good; significant shelf wear, 3 closed tears, one with a non-professional attempted repair. Seller Inventory # 346
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. Seller Inventory # 2260001386-2-3