Richard WAGNER
Oper und Drama[Opera and Drama]
Verlagsbuchhandlung von J.J. Weber|Leipzig 1869|14.50 x 23 cm|relié
| Inscribed copy concealing the secret truth of Wagner's (thwarted) love story |
Second edition, with parts previously unpublished, with a new preface ("An Constantin Frantz", dated April 28, 1868, Tribschen bei Luzern). The first edition was published by the same publisher in 1852.
Full burgundy morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt date at foot, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt turn-ins, original first softcover preserved, top edge gilt, gilt leading edges.
Some foxing, more pronounced on some leaves, a small restoration to the upper right-hand corner on pages IX-
€30,000
