666. Ibsen (Henrik) Peer Gynt, first edition , neat ink ownership inscription “Alefia Claude. 1868” to front free endpaper, ink ownership stamp to title, some light foxing, original blue cloth, gilt, skilfully rebacked, preserving original backstrip, skilfully recased, very slightly rubbed at extremities, a very good copy, small 8vo, Copenhagen, 1867.
est. £2000 – £3000
Rare in original cloth in any condition. As it was not orginally intended as a performance piece the first performance of Peer Gynt was not until 1876 The play featured incidental music by Edvard Grieg, including his legendary In the Hall of the Mountain King.