Leslie Orrey — Bellini
London, J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, 1969. First edition. Leather. The first edition of this biography on the Italian opera composer, Vincenzo Bellini, written by Leslie Orrey, illustrated throughout. The first edition of this work. In a signed binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. An interesting biography of Vincenzo Bellini, an Italian opera composer. He was known for his melodic operas, with his works including 'Il Pirata', 'Bianca e Fernando', 'Anna Bolena', 'Norma', and 'I Capuleti ed i Montecchi&apos. Written by Leslie Orrey. With a frontispiece, and seven plates. Collated, complete. In a half crushed morocco binding with cloth to the boards, a signed binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. Externally, smart. Binders stamp to the verso to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .
