BRUNELLESCHI (Umberto). The Masks and Characters of the Italian Comedy. Paris: Au bureau du Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1914. - Oblong folio album, 380 x 500: (6 ff.), 12 plates, illustrated cover. In sheets, in publisher's cardboard folder with flaps and slipcase. Superb album celebrating the characters of the Italian Comedy, prefaced by Gérard d'Houville and featuring 12 remarkable color plates by Umberto BRUNELLESCHI, depicting Harlequin, Dr. Ballanzone, Brighella, Coralline, Florindo, Giacometta, Mezzetin and Colombine, Pantalon, Rosaura, Scaramouche, Tartaglia, and Trivellino. Edition of 415 copies, this being one of 400 on Arches vellum à la forme (no. 285). A well-preserved copy, complete with folder and slipcase. Restoration to inner hinge of folder flaps, ribbons renewed. Bends to cover.