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The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie; Seigried and The Twilight of the Gods (Complete in Two Volumes)
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Volume Condition: | Very Good |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Dust Jacket Condition: | N/A |
| Edition: | 1st Edition |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | William Heinemann |
| Publication Year: | 1910 |
| Publication Place: | United Kingdom |
| Book ID: | 004323 |
| Catalogue(s): | Illustrated Books ◇ Music and Songs |
Both volumes first trade editions (preceded in the same year by a vellum-bound, signed, limited edition). 180pp, 160pp with 36 tipped-in colour plates in volume 1 and 30 in volume 2, all with captioned tissue-guards. Plates complete. Contains the text of Wagner's mammoth opera. Illustrated with headpieces. Characters' names in gothic font. Original tan buckram boards with extensive gilt decoration and lettering (a little worn, rubbed at corners and spine ends, a few mild marks). Internally a little faint foxing, previous owner's inscriptions, dated 1957, on both front free endpapers. Richly decorated, elegant endpapers. Nice set. Reasonable offers welcome.
Rackham, Arthur
opera, Illustrated Books, arthur rackham, wagner
