[Music] Ilustración Musical Hispano-Americana

Barcelona, 1888-1896. Ano 1-9 (most likely all publ., comprising nos. 1-215). Num. ills. Bound as 3 vols. in unif. red hleather w. gilt title on spine. Added: in loose sheets, pages xix, 1-316 of 'Diccionario biografico y bibliografico de musicos Espanoles, etc.', by F. Pedrell, probably published as supplements to the journal.

Directed by F. Pedrell, ed. by J.E. Tort y Daniel, publ. by V. Berdós. Every issue illustrated with at least one portrait of a composer or musician on the front page and 2-3 wood engr. inside, often depicting scenes from operas, plays, music halls or musicals. The editorial content deals extensively with musical life in Spain and abroad, concerts and opera performance, etc.; the musical supplements announced in each number are not included; no. 135 is missing, otherwise the set is fully collated and complete. (total 3 + loose sheets)