The First Night: Gilbert and Sullivan (book and box set in slipcase)

Gilbert, W S and Arthur Sullivan; edited by Reginald Allen

Published by Heritage Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1958

About this Item

Description: This consists of a book and a box of facsimiles, together in a slipcase. ''Containing the complete librettos of the fourteen operas, exactly as presented at their premiere performances; together with facsimiles of the first-night programmes. Edited with a prologue and copious descriptive particulars by Reginald Allen; and a foreword by Bridget D'oyly Carte. Illustrated with contemporary drawings.'' This copy includes the publisher's insert, The Sandglass. BINDING/CONDITION: green cloth binding with red at the spine; the cloth is faded at the spine, and is damaged at the bottom edge; a Good book; the box and facsimile contexts are all in very good condition; with a Good slipcase. sources. about 11.5 inches tall by 8.5 inches wide. 465 pages.

Seller Inventory # 070250

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First Night: Gilbert and Sullivan (book and box set in slipcase)
• Publisher: Heritage Press, Norwalk, Connecticut
• Publication Date: 1958
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardbound
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Music and Dance