176 - [BOULLENGER DE RIVERY (Claude-François)] (1725–1758). [3 titles in 1 volume].

[BOULLENGER DE RIVERY (Claude-François)] (1725–1758). [3 titles in 1 volume]. Historical and Critical Studies on Certain Ancient Performances, with Particular Reference to Mimes and Pantomimes, with Notes. [Followed by] A Defense of *The Spirit of the Laws*; or Responses to the Observations of M. de L*. P**. [Followed by] *Daphnis and Amalthée*, a heroic pastoral. Paris, Mérigot, Amsterdam, n.p., Amiens, Godart, 1751–1755, in-12. Bound in brown calfskin, with triple gilt fillet framing, ribbed spine, gilt filleted panels, title label, red edges. (Contemporary binding). - Le Couvreur de Boulinviler bookplate pasted on each title page. Binding slightly rubbed. Historical Research... on Some Ancient Performances... Paris, Mérigot, 1751; title page–VI–176 pp.–1 fol. (2 parts with continuous pagination). - This study on ancient pantomimes—their origin and distinctive features—is extremely rare. (Barbier IV, col. 21). Apology for the Spirit of the Laws... Amsterdam, anonymous, 1751; 140 pp., including the title page. — This is a refutation of the “Observations on The Spirit of the Laws” that Abbé J. de Laporte had just published. Daphnis and Amalthée... Amiens, Godart, 1755; 16 pages. - This short play is set at the foot of Mount Etna. Not included in Barbier. These three titles are first editions, published anonymously. Claude-François Boulanger (or Boullenger) de Rivery was born in Amiens in 1725 and died in Paris in 1758. A lawyer by profession and special lieutenant in the bailiwick of Amiens, he had been a student of Father Porée in Paris. He published several literary works and one scientific treatise.