Siegfried — 1939 Illustrated Wagner Opera Book, Metropolitan Opera Guild Edition
Vintage illustrated hardcover of Siegfried, Volume III in Wagner’s Ring of the Nibelung series, adapted by Robert Lawrence with artwork by Alexandre Serebriakoff.
Published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York, with a 1939 Metropolitan Opera Guild copyright. This authorized edition presents the opera’s story in English, accompanied by color and black-and-white illustrations.
The pictorial cover shows Siegfried raising his sword beside a dragon. Interior artwork includes an illustrated character page and atmospheric forest scenes. Musical notation and a list of suggested recordings add to its interest as a period opera publication.
Brown cloth spine with illustrated hardcover boards. This offering includes Siegfried only, rather than the full four-volume series.
Condition: Complete, all pages attached, and good binding. Covers have visible spotting, soiling, discoloration, and rubbing. Corners, edges, and spine ends show wear. A round numbered sticker is attached to the front cover. Pages show age toning and occasional spotting or marks. No dust jacket included.
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U.S. shipping included.