Lot n° 152
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(MUSIC). LULLY (J.B.). ATYS. Tragedy set to music. Paris, H. - Lot 152
(MUSIC). LULLY (J.B.). ATYS. Tragedy set to music. Paris, H. de Baussen, 1709. In folio of [4]-225 pages, brown calf, spine ribbed and decorated (period binding).
Posthumous second edition engraved by H. de Baussen of Lully's most famous opera, nicknamed "l'Opéra du Roi" (the King's Opera) because of its popularity with Louis XIV; it features a large engraved vignette at the head of the prologue and each of the five acts, and was commissioned by the composer's son. The opera was first performed in January 1676 to a libretto by Philippe Quinault. Missing at top and bottom of spine, repair to bottom margin on 2 leaves, some wetness.
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