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Rare 1908 first revised edition of Tchaikovsky: His Life and Works, with Extracts from His Writings, and the Diary of His Tour Abroad in 1888 by Rosa Newmarch. Published by William Reeves, London (printed by New Temple Press, Croydon). Red cloth hardcover with bright gilt lettering on front cover and spine (slightly faded on spine except the very faded “William Reeves” at tail).Book Details:
• 418 pages, 7.75\" tall × 5.625\" wide × 1.75\" thick
• Frontispiece: lovely portrait of Tchaikovsky
• Interior plate: opening bars of the Overture “1812” in Tchaikovsky’s own handwriting
• Deckled (rough-cut) fore-edge, slightly dished
• Title page and following page remain uncut at top (typical of unopened copies)
• All pages present and firmly attachedCondition: Very good for a 118-year-old book. Less wear than typical for the age. Corners and head/tail caps show light rubbing only. Front hinge has a small split at the very bottom; rear hinge is a bit weak especially at the bottom, but it still seems to be holding well. No missing pages, no writing or bookplates. A handsome, collectible copy with real antiquarian charm.This scarce early biography includes Newmarch’s insightful text plus generous extracts from Tchaikovsky’s letters and writings, plus his personal diary from the 1888 European tour. A must-have for Tchaikovsky enthusiasts, music historians, and collectors of vintage music biography.Ships promptly from the US with tracking. Photos show exact copy you will receive. Please see photos.Synopsis:
Rosa Newmarch’s classic biography offers a complete portrait of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893), blending life story, personal writings, and the composer’s own diary from his 1888 concert tour across Europe. It also features detailed analyses of major works and a supplement by Edwin Evans on Tchaikovsky’s place in the musical world of his day.Afterword:This is a genuinely scarce physical 1908 William Reeves hardcover (the expanded/revised edition at 418 pages — earlier 1900 printings were shorter). The gilt lettering on the cover still shines, the portrait and Tchaikovsky’s own musical handwriting facsimile are wonderful touches, and the deckled edges give it that authentic early-20th-century feel. A lovely addition to any music library or Tchaikovsky collection!
