BIZET Georges (1838-1875) Lot n° 10

Carmen, comic opera in 4 acts, based on the novel by Prosper Mérimée. Poem by H. Meilhac and L. Halévy. Music by Georges Bizet (Paris, Choudens Père et Fils, [1875]). In-4 (27,2 x 18,2cm) of (4)-351 pp. half-bound in brown cloth (repairs, foxing and some light marginal wetness). First edition of the vocal-piano score. Published in March 1875, and produced by Bizet, just after the premiere. Cotage A.C. 3082, lithographed title, catalog of printed pieces and music.