SCHUMANN, Robert 1810-1856

[Op. 140]. Vom Pagen und der Königstochter [Piano-vocal score]

Vier Balladen von E. Geibel für Solostimmen, Chor und Orchester. Op. 140 (No. 5 der nachgelassenen Werke)

Winterthur: J. Rieter-Biedermann [PN 35], [ca. 1866].

Folio. Oiginal publisher's decorative wrappers. 1f., [iv], 3-61 pp. Music engraved. Elaborate pictorial title lithograph by Friedrich Krätzschmer. Text printed separately within decorative border.

Verso of lower wrapper with detailed catalogue of works by Johannes Brahms published by Rieter-Biedermann up to 1866. Publisher's handstamp to foot of title.

Wrappers slightly worn; spine reinforced with paper tape; small portion of lower outer corner lacking; old German library stamp to upper wrapper and title. Slightly worn; blank margins of preliminary text leaves browned.

First Edition, later issue. The first issue was published in October of 1857. McCorkle, p. 581 and 583. Hofmann, p. 307. Hoboken 15, 240 (first issue).

Item #36979

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