La Vestale

by Saverio Mercadante

$100 · Offered by J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

Folio. Original publisher's yellow printed wrappers. 1f. title , 1 contents with incipits , 2-183, 1 blank pp. Engraved. Text in Italian.Handstamp G. Brandus & S. Dufour to foot of title, indicating Schlesinger's later owner.From the collection of Italian conductor, vocal coach, and close associate of Puccini and Mascagni, Luigi Ricci 1893-1981 .Wrappers worn and detached. Nearly disbound. Many corners creased; signature containing pp.

• Binding: Wrappers

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