Inscribed copy

Puccini, Giacomo, Italian composer (1858-1924). La Bohème (Scene da La Vie de Bohème di Henry Murger). 4 quadri di Giuseppe Giacosa e Luigi Illica. […] Opera completa per canto e pianoforte. Riduzione di Carlo Carignani.

€ 15,000.00

With Puccini's autograph inscription to the Italian politician Settimio Costantini (1839-99), mayor of Teramo and a representative in the Chamber of Deputies. Puccini inscribed this copy of "La Bohème" - considered his masterpiece by many - a mere week after its first performance on 1 February 1896 at the Teatro Regio in Turin under the direction of the young Arturo Toscanini.

Some slight staining throughout, more pronounced in first leaves. Binding rubbed at extremeties. Spine professionally repaired using the original binding. From the collection of Pierre Bergé with his bookplate on the front pastedown.