A collection of seven engravings, including the Title of 1663 and other works in the definitive state by Jacque Leman and Edmond Hedouin.

The collection is provided with complete provenance dating to its issue (including copy of original issuance certificate), the collection title page, publisher"s title page, a list of engravings and certificate of authenticity.

Impromptu of Versailles: Title - In the centre of the tablet is the title of the play, and below in the frame the date MDCLXIII. Above in the frieze is the sun of Louis XIV.

Impromptu of Versailles: Title of 1663 - Jacque Leman, as delineator, translates the original work of 1663.

Impromptu of Versailles: Dramatis Personé - Jacque Leman, as delineator, translates the original work of 1663, from the French, a listing of the cast of characters.

Impromptu of Versailles: Scene I - Moliére is depicted with his players, Brecourt, La Grange, Du Croisy, M'll Du Parc, M'lle Bejart, M'lle De Brie, M'lle Moliére, M'lle Du Croisy and M'lle Herve.

Impromptu of Versailles: Scene I - The Imaginary Rehearsal: Moliére has just gathered together his company, and in answer to all their complaints says: "How could I refuse the command of a King?"

Impromptu of Versailles: Scene II - The scene in the ante-chamber of the King. La Thorilliére, hat in hand, salutes Moliére. The latter, with his hat on his head, holding his cane and a copy of the play, which he tries to have rehearsed, turns toward the Bore. Around Moliére are the actors and actresses, some of who hold copies of their roles. On the right, one of the actresses turns to speak to Brecourt...

Impromptu of Versailles: Scene IX - Fini - A fourth busybody and all the cast members are depicted in the final scene.