[Rarebooks] FS: Retrospective on a pioneer of modern stage lighting & set design. Zurich: 1929

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(THEATER) Appia, Adolphe. ADOLPHE APPIA 1er Septembre 1862 – 29 Fevrier 1928. 
(Zurich: Art. Institut Orell Fussli. 1929). Lg. oblong folio (13-1/2” x 18-3/4
”). 16pp. of preliminary text plus 56 mounted, tinted plates of Appia’s set 
designs, arranged in chronological order. Text section stabbed & tied at inner 
margin, plates and text loosely housed in a green cloth over beige boards 
portfolio with linen ties, paper label and a few very light stains on front 
cover.     $450.00 (trade discount allowed)
A scarce memorial volume in honor of Appia (1862-1928) who was a Swiss 
pioneer of modern stage lighting and design. He is famous for his “moderne” 
treatment of Wagner’s operas.

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