The Great Operas: The Romantic Legends upon which the Masters of Song have Founded Their Famous Lyrical Compositions Section Three Only Martha by Flotow Semiramide by Rossini Manon by Massenet Norma by Bellini Marriage of Figaro by Mozart [Silk and Morocco Binding ~ Numbered and imited First Edition]

James W. Buel, (editor) & Giuseppe Verdi, (introduction)

Published by London-Paris-Berlin-Philadelphia: The Societe Universelle Lyrique., 1895

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London-Paris-Berlin-Philadelphia: The Societe Universelle Lyrique. Verdi Edition. Numbered Limited Edition of 50 of which this is number VI. Section three only. Bound in half leather with beautiful silk boards and silk paste downs. Elephant folio, external dimensions - 18 ½ inches by 14 ½ inches (47cm x 37cm). All edges gilt. Five full page monochrome plates plus smaller tinted illustrations in text. Sumptuously produced. Published circa 1895-1900. A number of operas are analysed per volume. Pp 115 164.   Condition Report Externally Spine good condition scratched, marked and bumped, no titles. Joints good condition solid. Corners good condition slightly bumped and worn. Boards good condition silk with bumps to the edges and some stains and abrasion to the silk. Page edges good condition all gilt. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition solid. Paste downs good condition silk. End papers good condition stiff card. Title good condition. Pages good condition - some minor marks. Binding good condition. See photos Publisher: see above. Publication Date: No date Binding: Hardback.

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• Title: The Great Operas: The Romantic Legends upon which the Masters of Song have Founded Their Famous Lyrical Compositions Section Three Only Martha by Flotow Semiramide by Rossini Manon by Massenet Norma by Bellini Marriage of Figaro by Mozart [Silk and Morocco Binding ~ Numbered and imited First Edition]
• Publisher: London-Paris-Berlin-Philadelphia: The Societe Universelle Lyrique.
• Publication Date: 1895
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket