SCRIBE, Eugène

Piquillo Alliaga ou Les Mores sous Philippe III

Bruxelles: Meline, Cans et Compagnie, 1846. From the Bart Auerbach Collection. 7 volumes, small 8vo. Contemporary English half calf and marbled boards, red roan lettering-pieces, spine gilt in compartments, sprinkled red edges, by Hollings of Covent Garden (with ticket). Some slight spotting and cover wear, but an attractive set. Item #409492

First edition. One of approximately 350 different literary and theatrical works produced by Scribe (1791-1861). He also wrote the librettos for some major operas of Bellini, Donizetti, Rossini, Verdi and other composers. 'Piquillo Alliaga' is an historical novel set int he late 13th century. (BA).

Price: $500.00