BEETHOVEN (Ludwig van). Fidelio. Lyric drama in three acts. - Lot 2

BEETHOVEN (Ludwig van). Fidelio. Lyric drama in three acts. Paris, A. Farrenc, [pl. A.F. 82, 1826]. In-folio, violin half cloth, much faded. 230 pp. "Partition de Piano", as engraved on the title page, with the precision "Paroles Françaises et Italiennes" and "Représenté pour la première fois sur le Théâtre Royal de l'Odéon le" as can also be read on the title page of the orchestral score, without the date ever being specified. Also uncommon. ATTACHED: - ROSSINI (Gioacchino). Semiramide. Paris, Pacini [pl. 1170 to 1190, 1827]. In-folio, green half-basane. 285 pp. Piano and vocal reduction of this famous Opera Séria, one of the greatest successes, at least editorially, following Rossini's recognition in France. A fine copy, very slight spotting. -- HAYDN. The Creation of the World. Followed by: GRÉTRY. Richard Cœur-de-Lyon. Paris, Mme Veuve Launer, [pl. Ve. L. 3262 et 3246, 1841/1842]. Small in-4°, green half-basane. 140 and 174 pp. French reductions for Piano et Chant, and pour mémoire. Spine missing, boards rubbed and paper missing.