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Clara Novello 1818-1908
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Clara Novello 1818-1908 Leather - 1955

by Averil Mackenzie-Grieve

  • Used
  • Hardcover
  • Signed
  • first

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London: Geoffrey Bles , 1955. First edition. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated . The first edition of this biography of acclaimed soprano Clara Novello, in an exquisite Sangorski and Sutcliffe half crushed morocco binding. The first edition, first impression of this work. A biography of Clara Novello, acclaimed soprano daughter of Vincent Novello, known as one of the greatest vocalists in all fields: opera, oratorio, and concert stage in the nineteenth century. Written by Averil Mackenzie-Grieve. In a lovely half crushed morocco binding signed Sangorski and Sutcliffe. Complete with half title. Illustrated with a frontispiece and other black and white plates. In a charming half crushed morocco binding signed Sangorski and Sutcliffe over cloth covered boards, with five raised bands and gilt to the top edge and pictorial endpapers. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only, minor damp marking to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Odd light spotting to the first few leaves, otherwise the pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with a frontispiece and other black and white plates. Very Good Indeed
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  • Title Clara Novello 1818-1908
  • Author Averil Mackenzie-Grieve
  • Illustrator Not Stated
  • Binding Leather
  • Edition First edition
  • Condition Used - Very Good Indeed
  • Publisher Geoffrey Bles , London
  • Date 1955
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 806A33

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