Upright folio. Engraved throughout. [PN] D. 43. L.. Title; 1-20 pp. On t.p. above imprint at right: Prix: 7f. 50c, and with the stamp of Troupenas, who acquired the Isouard firm in 1825, lower right. Title pages lightly stained and toned, spine reinforced with red canvas strip, lightly creased, scattered markings in pencil, overall very good. A scarce early French edition, not listed in Kinsky-Halm.
Early autograph musical manuscript in the hand of the Italian operatic composer. 32 pp. total, numbered in a later hand; pp. 1-16 are in Bellini's hand; pp. 17-32 are in an unknown hand. Half vellum binding with printed cover label titled "Studio del Contrappunto fatto da Vincenzo Bellini, Napoli 1819, Autografo." 11.5 x 9 inches (29.5 x 23.5 cm). Some light edge wear and foxing, especially to the later pages not in Bellini's hand, and one chip to the binding, but overall in fine condition. Read More...
8vo. 6 x 8.5 inches (15.6 x 21.5 cm). Title; letter of dedication; 1 - 37 pp.; Index Psalmorum. Title in ornate woodcut border; typeset music throughout, each section beginning with a historiated initial. Stitched in contemporary paper wrappers with handwritten title, spine chipped and rear cover separated; complete, with only slight loss to the final page and outer edge of two other leaves; overall toning and wear, with edge creases and minor stains, commensurate to the item's age and rarity. Read More...