Johann Strauss Artist's Life Sheet Music Waltzes c. 1880 book 8 scores

Description: Johann Strauss Artist's Life Sheet Music Waltzes c. 1880 book 8 scores (Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, Music, Sheet Music, Johan Strauss, Waltzes). Artist's Life Kunstler-Leben Walzer fur das Pianoforte und dem Hesperusball-Comite. Published c. 1880-90's, Vienna by C.P. Spina. c. 150 pages. Text in German. Book is comprised of 8 musical scores by Strauss, Mendelssohn (2), Beethoven, J. Lanner, J. Labitzky, Mozart & Verdi. Publisher's 1/2 leather binding, raised & gilt bands, gilt title lettering, cloth covers, oblong format, lithographed title page. Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition. Binding gently age worn, front joint scuffed with small flake spots (still supple, covers firmly attached), mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object. Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally. Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account. Book Measures c. 10 1/4" H x 13" W. [B10197].

Price: 132 USD

Location: Dover, New Hampshire

End Time: 2024-02-02T18:46:01.000Z

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