Book 1, Preludes: 1-12, TP engraved, p. [ii, 1] blank, p. 2-17 engraved, p. [18] blank., Heading, p. 2: F. CHOPIN. [space] 24 PRELUDES. [for Book 1 and Book 2]., Footline: p. 2–16: 1.|e|r Liv: [space] Ad.|e C. (560) & C.|i|e; p. 17: 1.|e|r Liv: [space] Ad.|e CATELIN & C.|i|e [space] Ad|e. C. (560) & C.|i|e [space] 26. Rue Grange Batèliere., TP: publisher’s oval stamp with handwritten initials "C P" in centre., Pencil annotations: corrections and additions concerning fingering, dynamics, phrasing, accidentals; p. 6 no IV, p. 8 no VI, p. 9 no VIII, p. 13 no IX, p. 15 no XI., Recto pages, at the top (right corner): numbers 124-133 added in pencil., TP: publisher’s oval stamp with handwritten initials "C P" in centre., This source is in the collection, comprising four bound volumes containing a representative selection of the first editions of Chopin's works published by various publishers., Preludes op. 28, Book 1 as shelfmark 6583/n in volume I; together with the shelmarks: 6582/n, 6584/n, 6585/n, 6586/n, 6587/n, 6588/n, 6589/n., Hard cover, colorful pattern. The back and corners of the cover are reinforced with beige material. Red decorative sticker in center of the cover with title: FREDERIC | CHOPIN. | VOL. I., same inscription is on the back of the cover; embossed, gold letters., purchase in 2017 51003850
