J.-B. Lully. Early editions of "Roland" and "Bellérophon", 1709 and 1714

Lully, Jean-Baptiste

Two early editions of his operas

Roland. Tragédie...seconde édition [score] [RISM L 3028], Paris: [no name], 1709, 2 leaves, 233 pages, large folio (37 x 26.7cm), engraved music, without portrait, Dolmetsch Library stamp and pencil shelfmark ("II E 2") to verso of title, contemporary mottled calf with gilt lettering to upper cover ("M ^le Devillemareuille"), some gatherings loose, covers worn, spine defective

Bellérophon, tragédie mise en musique...seconde édition [score] [RISM L 2976], Paris: C. Ballard, 1714, 4, 176 pages, large folio (38 x 26.2cm), engraved music, Dolmetsch Library stamp and pencil shelfmark ("II E 1") to verso of title, contemporary mottled calf, some damp-staining to margins, splitting at inner hinge, spine and corners very worn