Alkan, Charles-Valentin. (1813-1888) Sammelband Collection of First EditionsVery rare sammelband of first edition publications from the French Jewish composer and pianist, with an interesting history. From the collection of Clarisse Merci Porte, a professor at the Conservatoire de Paris; this bound volume once included a now removed copy of Chopin's Op. 31, inscribed to her by the composer. Remaining in the volume are four sets of virtuosic works for piano by Alkan, published by Richault, 1837. Quarter bound in green leather