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STORIES OF FAMOUS OPERAS – H. A. GUERBER – 1899Antique Illustrated Hardcover | Decorative Green Cloth | Gilt DetailingBeautiful antique 1899 edition of Stories of Famous Operas by H. A. Guerber, published by Dodd, Mead and Company in New York.This richly illustrated volume retells the stories and plots of celebrated French, German, and Italian operas, bringing the drama, romance, and history of classical opera to life.The book features a striking original olive-green cloth binding with elaborate embossed floral and scrollwork designs, gold lettering, and a decorative gilt swan medallion. The page edges feature gilt decoration, adding to its elegant Victorian-era appearance.Throughout the book are black-and-white illustrations and historical photographs depicting famous opera performers, dramatic scenes, and magnificent opera-house interiors.BOOK DETAILS* Title: Stories of Famous Operas
* Author: H. A. Guerber
* Publisher: Dodd, Mead and Company
* Publication Year: 1899
* Place of Publication: New York
* Format: Hardcover
* Binding: Original decorative green cloth with gilt lettering
* Page Edges: Gilt
* Illustrations: Black-and-white photographs and illustrations
* Printed by: University Press, John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, Massachusetts
* Language: EnglishCONDITION – GOOD ANTIQUE CONDITIONOriginal decorative green cloth binding retains attractive embossed ornamentation, gilt lettering, and gilt medallion.Covers show age-related rubbing, bumped corners, and wear to the spine ends, including some fraying.Gilt page edges remain visible, with age-related wear and discoloration. Page edges also exhibit some roughness and minor deterioration.Interior pages show natural age-related toning and occasional spotting. Black-and-white illustrations remain attractive.Binding is intact, with no loose pages.Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition of this antique book.A beautiful collectible for lovers of classical music, opera history, Victorian-era books, and decorative antique bindings. Also makes an attractive addition to an antique book collection or vintage library display.
