H. Meilhac et L. Halevy — Carmen Opera En Quatre Actes
Paris , Choudens, c1890. Leather. Georges Bizet's classic opera in four acts, in the original French. New edition. 'Partition Chant et Piano Transcrite par l'Auteur.' With a hand-drawn ink sketch to the front free-endpaper. The opera, written in the genre of opra comique with musical numbers separated by dialogue, tells the story of the downfall of Don Jos, a nave soldier who is seduced by the wiles of the fiery Gypsy, Carmen. In a quarter-calf binding. Externally, sound, though with some rubbing. Front joint is starting. Internally, firmly bound. Hand-drawn ink sketch and loss to front free-endpaper. Ink stamps to title page. Good . Ill.: None. Good .