Das Nibelungen Lied. Richard Wagner Gedachtnis Ausgabe

Hardcover in complete dj, Deluxe Richard Wagenr Memorial Edition for 50th anniversary of the composer’s death. White buckram and decorated boards; raised bands; spine lettering red & black. xvi + 138 + 426 pp. Translated into modern German by Karl Simrock. Foreword by W. Golther. Introduction by Max von Boehn. Rich textual illustrations in b/w tipped in, some from artworks & engravings, some photographs of sets and artistes from Bayreuth productions; additional illustrations in text, and each “story” of the poem has title-page and vignette. Ink inscription on front free endpaper; one lower corner slightly bumped with some wear; very small patch of shelf-wear; else a very clean bright copy. Dj spine tips externally & internally mended with tape; spine rubbed & sunned. A truly gorgeous production of this medieval German classic.