[EDWARDS, Sutherland]. History of the Opera, From its Origin in Italy to the Present Time, With Anecdotes of the Most Celebrated Composers and Vocalists of Europe. London: WM. H. Allen & Co., 1862.
First edition. In two volumes. Hardcover. Leather-bound. Small octavo (190 x 120 mm.), pp. iv, 303, (1); iv, 324. Contemporary half calf, spines gilt, twin morocco lettering-pieces in second and third compartments; marbled boards, page edges and endpapers. Printed by Lewis and Son. Condition: VERY GOOD. Bindings tight and secure with the hinges intact. Extremities touched by a little sunning and rubbing. Covers and contents very clean. Without previous ownership markings. Scarce.
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