Published by T Fisher Unwin, London, UK, 1896
Seller: BookAddiction (IOBA, IBooknet), Canterbury, United Kingdom
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. First English edition, first printing. xviii, 266pp with tissue-guarded portrait plate frontispiece and one further plate illustration. 8vo. Backstrip and edges of cloth heavily rubbed and faded, rounded on corners and spine ends, cloth worn. A little cocked. Text block edges browned. Previous owner's name neatly stamped on front free endpaper, a little toning and spotting on first and last few leaves. Hans von Bulow as a Dresden-born conductor and composer; a student of Liszt, he was influential in establishing the reputations of Richard Wagner and Johannes Brahms. He married Liszt's daughter Cosima who later left him for Wagner. These letters are revealing of his early life, about which little else is known, and show his emerging talent and connections.
Language: English
Published by Charles Scriber's Sons, New York, 1894
Seller: Wabash Museum Books, Mount Carmel, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 525 pages with index of names in rear of book. Vol 2; Pages tight; yellowed; moderate page wear; no markings; page edges darkened and slightly foxed. Black end pages; Inner spine crease weakened and split but pages intact.; Front end page indicated book from The Inter Ocean Library Nl L 253-2. Dark maroon hard covers with gild lettering on front and spine. Some fading, rubbing, Back cover has areas of discoloration and warping from previous exposure of moisture on top of cover and spine. Frontispiece has music notes and words of "A Mesternek Liszt Ferencznek Isten Hozott" with tissue protector. Book contains 399 letters to numerous persons from 1881 to 1886. VERY RARE VINTAGE COPY.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). A scarce volume of Richard Wagner's correspondence edited by his second wife, Marie Schanzer von Bülow. The second edition of this scarce collection of Hans von Bulow's correspondence.In the publisher's original cloth binding.Complete with two portrait plates.Hans von Bulow was one of the most distinguished conductors of the 19th century and is credited with establishing the successes of several major composers of the time, particularly Richard Wagner and Johannes Brahms.This volume offers examples of his early correspondence, including his time at Leipzig University, Berlin University, his studies with Liszt in Weimar and more. Edited by his second wife and widow, Marie von Bulow. In the original cloth binding. Externally, with fading and spots to the spine. Mild shelf wear. Two ex library bookplates to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with minor offsetting to the front free endpaper and scattered spotting to the first and last couple leaves. Very Good. book.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1895. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 188, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 188 188.