Large, hardbound, 8o in publishers' green, gilt decorated, cloth. Spine a bit faded, a few spots to boards and minimal waterstained outer margins on a few pages in the end. Else tight and well preserved. This book is dedicated to Adelina Patti and Enrico Caruso. It describes the more than 150 operas; the story, the leading characters and recordings. It´s illustrated with 66 photo-reproductions from leading artists' in different operas. 527 pages.