MALHERBE (Charles), Auber. - Lot 217

MALHERBE (Charles), Auber. A critical biography illustrated with twelve plates. Paris, Librairie Renouard - Henri Laurens, publisher, undated (circa 1910). “Les Musiciens célèbres” series. In-12, publisher’s full cloth binding. Dedicated to Daniel-François-Esprit Auber (1782–1871), a major figure in 19th-century French opéra-comique, this book traces the exceptional career of the composer of *Le Maçon*, *Fra Diavolo*, and *La Muette de Portici*—a work whose premiere remains linked to European political history. Charles Malherbe, librarian at the Opéra and a renowned musicologist, paints a well-documented portrait of the artist, discussing his training, his collaborations with Eugène Scribe, his successes in Paris, and his lasting influence on the French opera scene. The book is illustrated with twelve plates featuring portraits, artists, theaters, and documents related to the composer’s life and work. Published in the *Les Musiciens célèbres* series, it offers a high-quality biographical overview intended for lovers of music history. This copy is preserved in its original full publisher’s cloth binding. The binding is in fine condition. The interior is in very good condition.