Bizet, Georges. (1838-1875) Carmen. Opéra Comique en 4 actes. Tiré de la nouvelle de Prosper Merimée. Poème de H. Meilhac et L. Halévy. HAND PAINTED SET DESIGNS FROM THE PREMIEREFour elaborately hand painted lithographs illustrating the original scenic designs for the 1875 first production of Bizet's "Carmen." Each measuring 25. 8 x 18. 8 cm, mounted to larger sheets and contained in the original publisher's wrappers featuring an ornate cover design, 34. 5 x 27 cm. A printed ticket affixed to the upper front wrapper reads "N. B. Aussitot apres la premier representation nous renvoyer par poste franco ce Modele des Decors