Description:
Rossini, Gioachino (1792-1868) Le Barbier de Seville. Paris: Castil-Blaze, sold at La Lyre Moderne [before 19 September 1821]. First edition of the full score, 393 pages, engraved throughout, plate number 346, Ch. Lafille bookseller's stamp at foot of title, bound in contemporary half sheep with marbled paper boards, contents somewhat toned, two small holes in the title adjacent to the gutter, marginal and corner paper repairs, 13 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
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