• Author: Maurice Sand (Jean-François-Maurice-Arnauld Dudevant), a French artist and writer who was the son of the famous novelist George Sand.
• Publication: Originally published in 1860 by Michel Lévy Frères in Paris.
• Illustrations: The work includes 50 detailed plates of stock theatrical characters (like Harlequin, Pierrot, and Colombina) designed by Maurice Sand and engraved by Alexandre Manceau.
• Content: It is a historical and critical study of the "Italian Comedy," describing the fixed social types and exaggerated characters that influenced modern pantomime and theatre,This is a highly sought-after work among collectors of theatrical history and fine illustrated books.While Volume 1 introduces the history and the first 25 characters, Volume 2 (Tome Second) contains the remaining 25 hand-colored plates and their corresponding text. Key characters featured in Volume 2 include:
• Pierrot: The "sad clown" and moonstruck dreamer.
• Scaramouche (Scaramuccia): The black-clad, boastful adventurer.
• Colombine: The witty maid and love interest of Arlecchino.
• Tartaglia: The stuttering official.
• Pasquariello: A valet often known for his many "faces" and tricks.
Physical Specifications of Vol 2
• Page Count: Approximately 384 pages.
• Plates: Plates 26 through 50.
• Identification: The title page will explicitly state "TOME SECOND" instead of "TOME PREMIER." THIS 
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•  ALL 25 PLATES ARE SHOWN IN THE PHOTOS, AND ALL PAGES ARE THERE. BINDING IS TIGHT. BUT DOES HAVE SOME WATER DAMAGE ! MOSTLY TO THE FIRST 30 PAGES.
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