Wagner, Richard. (1813–1883) Drei Operndichtungen nebst einer Mittheilung an seine Freunde als Vorwort352 pp. Original front wrapper and complete text block bound in contemporary paper boards with gilt stamped title plate to spine. Oesterlein No. 8; Stag IV, 1426; Wolffheim II, 628; Small p. 35 (giving 1851 as year of publication). With the ownership signature of the music critic and later owner of the "Allgemeinen Musik Zeitung," Otto Lessmann. A little browned, some modest mildew stains scattered towards the end. Very rare first edition. The