[Kastner, Johann Georg. (1810-1867) Johann Georg Kastner, ein Elsassischer Tondichter, Theoretiker und Musikforscher. Sein Werden und Wirken. Vol.I, Vol. II, 1 & 2.3 vols. Large 8vo. 422, 440 and 424 pages. Very fine original gilt ornamented bindings, gilt page edges, original gilt stamped wrappers (endpages). Vol. I, Portrait frontis. etching, and 2 plates; Vol II 1, facsimiles, 32 pp score of his Sextett from 'Le Dernier Roi de Juda' at end; Vol II 2 facsimiles, Verzeichniss on pp 347 396. Decorative title pages and headings to each section. Very fine. "French writer on music and composer He wrote five operas