Modern Opera Houses and Theatres

A scarce complete set of this richly illustrated architectural title, in very good condition. A very smart complete three volume set, in original blue cloth binding, with blue tinted top edges, and charming gilt motifs to the front boards, mirrored in the gilt designs to the front free endpapers.Volume one features four single-sided monochrome plates, and fifty further double-sided monochrome plates.Volume two features three single-sided monochrome plates, and forty-nine further double-sided monochrome plates.Both volume also feature numerous vignette illustrations throughout.Collated, complete.Volume three features seven unlisted single-sided monochrome plates, and seven unlisted double-sided monochrome plates, in addition to further monochrome vignette illustrations.No other collation record available for volume III. Bound in original blue cloth. Externally, very smart. Mild rubbing to extremities. Occasional scuffs and rubbing to boards. Small handling mark to vol1 rear board. Moderate damp stains to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. The odd handling mark to text block edges. Very Good. …