Carter, Elliot. (1908–2012) Variations for Orchestra - Inscribed to Nicolas NabokovSmall quarto [10 1 2 inches high by 7 1 2 inches wide], softcover bound in printed light tan wrappers. 152 pages. A splendid association copy inscribed on the title page by Carter to the composer Nicolas Nabokov, cousin of Vladimir Nabokov: "To Nicolas Nabokov affectionately, Elliot Carter." Fine condition. "Variations for Orchestra" was commissioned by the Louisville Philharmonic Society, Inc. and was first performed by the Louisville Orchestra on