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Click here to see our other books! Two Biographies on Felix Mandelssohn-Bartholdy Elise Polko; Lady Wallace [trans]; Eduard Devrient; Natalia Macfarren [trans] 1869 Richard Bentley; Longmans, Green, and Co : London 7.5" by 5" x, 251; vii, 307pp. SUMMARY Two biographies on the German composer Felix Mendelssohn, bound in decorative uniform full calf bindings, and both being the first UK editions of the works, translated from the original German. First Edition,Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The first UK edition, translated from the original German. A two volume set. Bound in a uniform full calf binding with gilt details to the spines. Illustrated with monochrome frontispieces, and one coloured plate to 'Reminiscences'. Collated, complete. This set features two biographies on the life of Felix Mendelssohn, the celebrated German composer, and pianist of the early Romantic period. The works also contain some of the composer's correspondences. CONDITION Bound in full calf. Externally very smart , slight marks to the boards, rubbing to the joints and extremities, with front joint starting to the head of the front joint, and minimal loss to the head of the spine to 'Recollections'. Internally firmly bound with spotting to the front and rears, owner's signature to the front blanks, and minimal age toning, Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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