Saint saëns

1900 · 36740 — Paris: A. Durand et Fils PN D. & F. 5583 1900. Large octavo. Quarter dark brown morocco with marbled boards raised bands on spine in compartments black title label gilt marbled endpapers. 1f. recto half-title verso blank 1f. recto dedication verso publication note 1f. recto blank verso heliogravure portrait engraving of Saint-Saëns with reproduction autograph musical quotation 1f. recto title in red and black verso blank 1f. recto notes on first performances and named cast list verso blank 1f. recto color plate depicting Dalila holding Samson's hair verso blank 1f. recto notes on first performance and named cast list verso blank 1f. irecto index verso blank 285 i blank pp.<br /> <br /> Named cast for the first performance in Weimar at the Théatre Grand-Ducal on 2 December 1877 includes Muller Férenczy and Milde; for the first performance in France in Rouen at the Théatre des Arts on 3 March 1890 Bossy Lafarge and Mondaud; and for the first performance in Paris at the Théatre Lyrique de l'Éden on 31 October 1890 Bloch Talazac and Bouhy. <br /> <br /> Binding slightly worn rubbed and bumped; endpapers browning. Some minor internal wear; light uniform browning. Revised version. Ratner II p. 23. A. Durand et Fils [PN D. & F. 5583] unknown