Theodore Thomas: A Musical Autobiography, in Two Volumes: Vol. I. Life Work; Vol. II. Concert Programmes

Two volume set. With portraits and views. Top pages ridge gilt. "Theodore Thomas (October 11, 1835 – January 4, 1905) was a German-American violinist, conductor, and orchestrator[1] of German birth. He is considered the first renowned American orchestral conductor and was the founder and first music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1891–1905)."--Wikipedia