1861
by Gounod, Charles
1861. Paris: Choudens, [1861].
4to. [iv], 248 pp., lithographed piano-vocal score. Contemporary rebacked quarter black morocco, black cloth boards paneled in blind, backstrip lettered and ruled in gilt, marbled endpapers. Corners bumped and frayed, some discoloration to boards, otherwise very good.
§ Third edition, first issue, title page inscribed by Gounod: “À mon excellente amie Madame Des Michels, souvenir de ma profonde et respectueuse amitié Ch. Gounod.” His most poplar opera, with libretto by J. Barbier and M. Carre, first performed (as an opera comique with spoken dialogue) on 19 March 1859 at the Theatre-Lyrique, Paris. (truncated)
4to. [iv], 248 pp., lithographed piano-vocal score. Contemporary rebacked quarter black morocco, black cloth boards paneled in blind, backstrip lettered and ruled in gilt, marbled endpapers. Corners bumped and frayed, some discoloration to boards, otherwise very good.
§ Third edition, first issue, title page inscribed by Gounod: “À mon excellente amie Madame Des Michels, souvenir de ma profonde et respectueuse amitié Ch. Gounod.” His most poplar opera, with libretto by J. Barbier and M. Carre, first performed (as an opera comique with spoken dialogue) on 19 March 1859 at the Theatre-Lyrique, Paris. (truncated)