First edition. Five volumes. Octavo. Uniformly bound in attractive contemporary half-red morocco for presentation. Red morocco label presentation label to front pastedown of the first volume. All edges gilt.
 
A very good set indeed, slight rubbing to joints. Some spotting internally.
 
PROVENANCE: Red morocco presentation label to front pastedown, recording the presentation of this set to: “Percy S. Bright, Mus. Bac. (Lond.) F.R.C.O. By Members Of The West Norwood Choral And Orchestral Society, As A Small Token Of Their Appreciation Of His Valued Services As Honorary Conductor Of The Society During The Past Season, May 18th 1899”.
 
The first edition of Grove’s monumental Dictionary Of Music And Musicians, an invaluable reference source that remains in print today. Complete sets with the index volume are uncommon, particularly in attractive bindings.