Ibsen, Henrik.

8vo (170 x 110mm.), first edition, one of 1,250 copies, original blue cloth lettered in gilt on upper cover and spine, publisher's device in blind on lower cover, borders in blind on covers, glazed white endpapers, gilt edges, some spotting and browning, ownership stamp to title-page, recased and rebacked preserving original spine, slightly rubbed at extremities, hinges strengthened, some soiling to endpapers

Alefia Claudi, ownership signature dated 1868 on preliminary blank, ownership stamp to title-page

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

First edition of Ibsen's celebrated and ground-breaking dramatic work, very rare in the original binding. Copies of the first edition were issued in both cloth and paper wrappers.

Peer Gynt was first performed in Christiania (now Oslo) on 24 February 1876, with incidental music by the composer Edvard Grieg. It was published in a German translation in 1881, in English in 1892, and in French in 1896.