Description: Description: This is an early edition of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Henri VIII opera score, published by A. Durand & Fils in Paris, likely dating to the 1883 premiere at the Académie Nationale de Musique. The score contains the full opera in four acts and five tableaux, with original French lyrics and piano accompaniment. 384 pages. •Publisher: A. Durand & Fils, 4, Place de la Madeleine, Paris •Date: 1883 (Opera premiere year) •Condition: •Cover: The book shows signs of wear, particularly around the edges of the cover and spine, with some fraying and small tears (see photos). The binding remains solid, and the spine is hand-labeled “Henri VIII.” •Pages: The internal pages are in good condition with no major tears or significant stains, showing natural aging but retaining full legibility of both the music and text. •Original Decorative Endpapers: The inside of the front and back covers features a striking green and gold design with an “HR” (Henry Rex) motif, adding to the book’s historic charm. These endpapers are in fair condition, with some wear and small marks consistent with the book’s age. •Size: 11 ¼ x 8 x 1 ¼ inches This rare and historical score is ideal for collectors of 19th-century French opera or Camille Saint-Saëns’ works.
Price: 600 USD
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-06T03:19:34.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Format: Piano Score, Vocal Score
Ensemble: Voice with Piano Accompaniment
Instrument: Piano
Genre: Opera
Publisher: A. Durand & Fils, 4, Place de la Madeleine, Paris
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Experience Level: Advanced
