IBSEN, Henrik (1828-1906). Peer Gynt et dramatisk digt. Copenhagen: Gyldendalske Boghandel (F. Hegel), 1867.
First edition, an unusually fresh copy of Ibsen’s famous play. One of 1250 copies from the original print run which swiftly sold out and was followed by the second edition just 14 days later. Masterfully set to music by Edvard Grieg, the play premiered in Norway in 1876 to great acclaim.
Octavo (173 x 113mm). (A few leaves lightly stained or thumb-soiled.) Contemporary half leather (extremities lightly rubbed, hinges split but holding).
IBSEN, Henrik (1828-1906). Peer Gynt et dramatisk digt. Copenhagen: Gyldendalske Boghandel (F. Hegel), 1867.
First edition, an unusually fresh copy of Ibsen’s famous play. One of 1250 copies from the original print run which swiftly sold out and was followed by the second edition just 14 days later. Masterfully set to music by Edvard Grieg, the play premiered in Norway in 1876 to great acclaim.
Octavo (173 x 113mm). (A few leaves lightly stained or thumb-soiled.) Contemporary half leather (extremities lightly rubbed, hinges split but holding).
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