Nissen,G.N.v. Biography of W. A. Mozart. Based... Lot 542

Nissen,G.N.v. Biography of W. A. Mozart. Based on original letters, collections of everything written about him, with many new enclosures, engravings, music sheets and a facsimile. Edited after his death by Constanze, widow of Nissen, formerly Mozart's widow. With a preface by Dr. Feuerstein in Pirna. (vol. 1 of 2). Lpz., Breitkopf u. Härtel 1828. with 1 folding plate. Notentafel (patent from Bologna) and 6 lithographed folding lithogr. sheets on both sides. Sheet music (num. I-XII). XLIV, 702 p., 1 sheet. Central hardcover with ribbed boards. (rubbed). Wolffheim II, 577; Wurzbach XIX, 222 f. First edition of this fundamental source work. - All 8 lithographed plates missing, as well as the appendix published as vol. 2. Appendix. - Faint tidemark at bottom throughout, slightly stained and browned in places, 1 leaf. Preface creased, hs. Ownership inscription on part of front endpaper renewed.