Lot 1183
Wagner's 'Parsifal', an unusual leather-bound volume, circa 1900, with gilt monogram and floral...
Lot 1183
Lot Description
Wagner's 'Parsifal', an unusual leather-bound volume, circa 1900, with gilt monogram and floral motif to cover, having printed bookplate label of Shane Leslie (first cousin of Sir Winston Churchill, the watered silk lining entitled in gilt 'SURELY', bookbinder's stamp of John Bumpus, later-inscribed beneath '"SURELY" The gift of MILAN King of Servia [Serbia] to Clara Frewin (Jerome) and given by her god son Shane Leslie to Lilian Niblette for her love of music 1946", the gilt-edged contents detailing an itinerary in 'Bayreuth Aug. 1891", Tues 4th-Thurs 13th, listing Wagner recitals: Paris - Vallee au Loup; Nurnberg; 'Parsifal - Hermitage'; 'Fantasie - Villa Wagner', etc., with photographic inserts and 62 printed pages plus blanks, 6.75" x 4.5", (17cm x 11.5cm).
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
Very minor bump and scuff to cover. Some internal brown spotting and staining. Book is approximately half to two thirds full.
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