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No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked slightly rubbed boards and no bumping to corners. 69pp. Periodical magazine with feature articles on Who was John the Baptist, Peter Semenov in Central Asia, Lorenzo da Ponte : Mozart's Librettist, the Sea Otter and history, the historical novel and the French Romantics, Queen Adelaide - a portrait, Greenwich and Standard Time plus book reviews and letters.
1845ref. 94059[Ca. 1845]. 5 x 4,5 cm. Feinkartonpassepartout.
2005ref. BEL1844Göttingen, Wallstein-Verl., 2005. 111 S., 8° ( 21 cm), illustr. Okart. (TB, engl. Broschur) - sehr gute bis neuwertige Erhaltung. broschiert/ Taschenbuch/ paperback
1770ref. 39686Paris: Pierre-Robert-Christophe Ballard 1770. 7 works in 1 volume 8vo. 8 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches. Contemporary French citron morocco gilt red and green morocco titling pieces all edges gilt silk ribbon bookmark with royal arms of France on sides. Provenance: Marchal bookplate French opera libretti for performances for Louis XV and his court at Fontainebleau in 1770 beautifully bound in contemporary citron morocco gilt. Operas by some of the most successful composers and librettists of the 18th century are represented especially Sedaine and Grétry. OTHER WORKS BOUND IN THIS VOLUME: 1 ANSEAUME Louis 1721-1784 librettist and André-Ernest-Modeste GRÉTRY 1741-1813 composer. Le tableau parlant comédie-parade en un acte et en vers mêlédariettes; représentée devant Sa Majesté à Fontainebleau le 7 novembre 1770. Paris: Pierre-Robert-Christophe Ballard 1770. 2 FENOUILLOT DE FALBAIRE Charles-Georges 1727-1800 librettist and André-Ernest-Modeste GRÉTRY 1741-1813 composer. Les deux avares comédie en deux actes en prose mêlédariettes ; représentée pour la première fois à Fontainebleau devant Sa Majestéle samedi 27 octobre 1770. Paris: Pierre-Robert-Christophe Ballard L. Cellot printer 1770. 3 FUSE'E DE VOISENON Claude-Henri de 1708-1775 and Charles-Simon FAVART 1710-1792 librettists and set designers and André-Ernest-Modeste GRÉTRY 1741-1813 composer. Lamitié àlépreuvecomédie en deux actes et en vers mêlée dariettes; représentée devant Sa Majesté àFontainebleau le 13 novembre 1770. Paris: Pierre-Robert-Christophe Ballard 1770. 4 MASSON DE PEZAY Alexandre-Fre'de'ric-Jacques 1741-1777 librettist and Josef KOHAUT 1736-1793 composer. La closière ou Le vin nouveau opéra-comique en un acte mêlédariettes; représenté devant Sa Majesté à Fontainebleau le 10 novembre 1770. Paris: Pierre-Robert-Christophe Ballard 1770. 5 SEDAINE Michel-Jean 1719-1797 librettist and Egidio DUNI 1709-1775 composer. Les sabots opera comique en un acte mêlédariettes représenté devant Sa Majesté à Fontainebleau le 10 octobre 1770. Paris: Pierre-Robert-Christophe Ballard 1770. 6 SEDAINE Michel-Jean 1719-1797 librettist and Pierre-Alexandre MONSIGNY 1729-1817 composer. On ne savise jamais opéra-comique en un acte en prose mêlée dariettes; représenté devant Sa Majesté à Fontainebleau le 14 novembre 1770. Paris: Pierre-Robert-Christophe Ballard 1770. Cioranescu 8138 Le tableau parlant 1769 ed. 28314 Lamitié àlépreuve 28483 Les deux avares 43676 La closière ou le vin nouveau 59750 On ne savise jamais de tout 1761 ed. 59765 Les sabots 1768 ed. and 59767 Thémire. Pierre-Robert-Christophe Ballard unknown books
1794ref. 215352London: Debrett; Longman; Debrett; Debrett 1794. All but the last title first editions. 80; 6 42; 4 61 3; 4 32 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Three quarters blue polished calf gilt spine t.e.g. Upper cover detached. All but the last title first editions. 80; 6 42; 4 61 3; 4 32 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Debrett; Longman; Debrett; Debrett unknown books
1794ref. 215352London: Debrett; Longman; Debrett; Debrett 1794. All but the last title first editions. 80; 6 42; 4 61 3; 4 32 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Three quarters blue polished calf gilt spine t.e.g. Upper cover detached. All but the last title first editions. 80; 6 42; 4 61 3; 4 32 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Debrett; Longman; Debrett; Debrett unknown
ref. BN262840Wystan Hugh Auden 1907-1973: Seine opernästhetische Anschauung und seine Tätigkeit als Librettist Kölner Beiträge zur Musikforschung Barbara Engelbert Wystan Hugh Auden 1907-1973: Seine opernästhetische Anschauung und seine Tätigkeit als Librettist Kölner Beiträge zur Musikforschung Barbara Engelbert Wystan Hugh Auden 1907-1973: Seine opernästhetische Anschauung und seine Tätigkeit als Librettist Kölner Beiträge zur Musikforschung Barbara Engelbert unknown
1791ref. 76499London: Robert Sayer 1791-1794. The 1790s witnessed a minor boom in ‘Posture’ prints of subjects taken from Charles Dibdin’s songs. Posture prints often referred to as Song Sheets or Drolls were mezzotints measuring roughly 14 x 10 inches which were advertised for sale in both colored and uncolored versions. Upon the print we can see the lyrics and an etched accompanying image. In the main the major audience for these was the middle class and they are representative of the most popular songs of the era. Three of the four prints offered here were written by Charles Dibdin uncle of the venerable Thomas Frognall Dibdin. The composer/writer of Walter and His Three Graces is unknown though likely Dibdin as well and while Dibdin wrote the music for “A Soldier’s Adieu” the libretto was written by Isaac Bickerstaff. The four mezzotints on offer here are;Poor Tom Bowling 1791 Paddy Bull's Expedition 1792 The Soldier's Adieu 1793 Walter and his Three Graces 1794. On the upper left of each lyric area is the Sayer stock number and they are respectively; 274 275 296 & 316. All were printed by Robert Sayer and are glassed in their original frames. A Soldier’s Adieu has an overabundance of lyrics and the frame covers the imprint and date. Toning and some staining but in remarkably good condition considering their fragility. “Poor Tom Bowling” & “Paddy Bull’s Expedition” are recorded by OCLC in one copy only each are and both at Yale although unquestionably the Bodlean has copies but they are offline. No auction records.Robert Sayer was a leading publisher and seller of prints maps and maritime charts in Georgian Britain. He is chiefly remembered for his atlases and other cartographic works publishing the Mundane System 1774 of Samuel Dunn and the famous North American Pilot 1775 He would have issued these song sheets as a bread-and-butter steady source of income. He was not the only printer issuing these song sheets as they were steady sellers to all classes. "Such songs would constitute a major but feasible luxury for a skilled labourer such as a coachman with an income of 15 to 20s. per week” N. Grindle. And they were immensely popular and many printers of the time put forth a number of them including S. W. Fores. Even American printers entered the fray with the venerable Isaiah Thomas publishing Charles Dibdin's 'Nancy or the Sailor's Journal’ in 1798 Dibdin's most popular song Poor Tom Bowling based on the life of Charles’ brother was unquestionably his masterpiece. Even the literati of the day were admirers of Dibdin’s songs with Thoreau claiming Poor Tom Bowling as one of his favorite songs. Furthermore there is an extant manuscript book of vocal music entitled ‘Songs and Duetts’ copied out in Jane Austen’s hand. "Included in this manuscript book is ‘The Soldier’s Adieu’ by Charles Dibdin; with two brothers in the Navy Jane however crossed out the reference to ‘soldier’ and replaced it with ‘sailor’” Jane Austen’s House.Charles Dibdin 1745-1814 British musician dramatist novelist actor and songwriter As his parents had plans for him to become a cleric he was sent to Winchester but his inherent love of music soon had him abandoning that path and he was soon employed as a singing actor. He was to pursue music as a vocation for the rest of his life and is considered the most popular songster of 18th century England. His military and naval songs were especially loved "It was said his sea songs were worth ten thousand sailors to the cause of England and were officially appropriated by the British navy to use during the war with France.” His reputation grew and grew and eventually he owned a small London theater called the Sans Souci which he opened in 1795 to host his one-man shows. Numerous books devoted to his songs were published in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century.Provenance: Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande Robert Sayer unknown
2026ref. LRB33005457Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Lingua: Italiano. Circa 526 pagine. Italiano : Ristampa su richiesta. Edizione originale : 1890. Opera in italiano. Opera semiseria in quattro atti di Friedrich von Flotow con libretto di W. Friedrich. Questa partitura per pianoforte e voce rappresenta un'opera fondamentale del repertorio lirico romantico caratterizzata da melodie accattivanti e una trama sentimentale. Adatta per studenti di musica ricercatori e appassionati di opera. Immagini del libro non contrattuali English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1890. Text in Italian. This modern reproduction of Marta: opera semiseria in quattro atti by Flotow Friedrich von 1812-1883 composer; Friedrich W. ca. 1820-1879 librettist makes an old or rare text available for consultation bibliographic research and specialized collections. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB33004842Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Lingua: Italiano. Circa 526 pagine. Italiano : Ristampa su richiesta. Edizione originale : 1870. Opera in italiano. Questa riproduzione moderna di Gli Ugonotti Les Huguenots: opera in five acts di Meyerbeer Giacomo 1791-1864 composer; Scribe Augustin Eugène 1791-1861 librettist; Deschamps Émile 1791-1871 librettist; Maggioni Manfredo J. librettist; Romer Frank 1810-1889 translator rende accessibile un testo antico o raro per la consultazione la ricerca bibliografica e le collezioni specializzate. Immagini del libro non contrattuali English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1870. Text in Italian. Opera in five acts composed by Giacomo Meyerbeer with libretto by Eugène Scribe and Émile Deschamps. This edition features the Italian translation by Manfredo J. Maggioni. The story set in 16th-century France follows the Huguenots blending historical drama with grand operatic elements. A cornerstone of French grand opera it continues to be celebrated for its musical and theatrical impact. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB33001892Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Lingua: Italiano. Circa 610 pagine. Volumi da 1 a 2 di un'opera in più volumi rilegati in un solo libro. / Volumes 1 to 2 of a multi-volume work bound together in a single book. Italiano : Ristampa su richiesta. Edizione originale : 1786. Opera in italiano. Questo volume presenta il libretto e la partitura completa dell'opera "Olimpiade: Drama Seria" di Giovanni Paisiello basato sul testo di Pietro Metastasio. L'opera composta nel 1786 è un esempio significativo del repertorio operistico del XVIII secolo caratterizzato dalla maestria melodica di Paisiello e dalla profondità drammatica del libretto di Metastasio. L'opera è strutturata in tre atti e combina elementi tragici e comici riflettendo le convenzioni teatrali dell'epoca. Immagini del libro non contrattuali English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1786. Text in Italian. This volume presents the libretto and full score of the opera "Olimpiade: Drama Seria" by Giovanni Paisiello based on the text by Pietro Metastasio. Composed in 1786 the opera is a notable example of 18th-century operatic repertoire distinguished by Paisiello's melodic mastery and the dramatic depth of Metastasio's libretto. The opera is structured in three acts and combines tragic and comic elements reflecting the theatrical conventions of the period. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB31030805Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Langue : Français. Environ 590 pages. Français : Réimpression à la demande. Édition originale : 1907. Ouvrage en français. Partiture pour piano et chant avec mise en scène incluant les indications scéniques. OEuvre majeure du répertoire lyrique français basée sur les contes fantastiques d'E.T.A. Hoffmann. Version complète en trois actes essentielle pour les chercheurs en musique et les amateurs d'opéra. Images du livre non contractuelles English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1907. Text in French. Piano-vocal score with stage directions. A cornerstone of French operatic repertoire inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's fantastical tales. Complete three-act version essential for music scholars and opera enthusiasts. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB27031500Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Langue : Français. Environ 536 pages. Français : Réimpression à la demande. Édition originale : 1902. Ouvrage en français. Partition piano-vocal imprimée et manuscrite pour la tragédie lyrique Armide composée par Christoph Willibald Gluck sur un livret de Philippe Quinault. Cette oeuvre en cinq actes est un chef-d'oeuvre du répertoire baroque français mêlant mise en scène et musique. Images du livre non contractuelles English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1902. Text in French. Printed and manuscript piano-vocal score for the lyrical tragedy Armide composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck with a libretto by Philippe Quinault. This five-act work is a masterpiece of French Baroque repertoire combining stage direction and music. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
1951ref. 814New York: The Living Theatre 1951. First edition. Fine. Octavo. Rice paper wrappers printed and decorated in black. 16pp. A fine copy of an often fragile and scarce item. First edition. A program for The Living Theatre's December 2 1951 production of Stein's play at the Cherry Lane Theatre in NYC. The play/opera was originally written in 1938 but unproduced until November 1951 at Beaver College a small college outside of Philadelphia. It was a hit. Essays "Vanguard and Theatre" by Paul Goodman "Lines Before the Curtain" by Alfred Kreymborg and "Note Written on Stone" by Carl Van Vechten precede the playbill. The directors are Julian Beck and Judith Malina the actors include Donald Marye Robert King Moody Remy Charlip and Constance Mobley among distinguished others. A photo exhibition by Van Vechten entitled "Gertrude Stein and the Theatre" was presented in the lounge on the second floor of the theatre. The Living Theatre unknown
2021ref. BIBSD0047438372021. Full Leather Bound. NEW. Size: 22.22x 29.21 cms A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED GREEN BLUE MAGENTA TAN PURPLE DEEP BROWN BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in 1840 and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2021 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - Italian Pages 202. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. FOLIO EDITION Size 12x19 Inches IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. hardcover
2021ref. BIBSD0047469532021. Full Leather Bound. NEW. Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED GREEN BLUE MAGENTA TAN PURPLE DEEP BROWN BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in 1843 and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2021 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - Italian Pages 237. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. FOLIO EDITION Size 12x19 Inches IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. hardcover
ref. 3563205701.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
ref. 3385097975.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
ref. 12301Without date or place. 1p. 16mo. On a piece of watermarked laid paper 17 x 10.5 cm. Fair on lightly-aged paper with a manuscript correction 'tracts' to 'tracks'. In three numbered stanzas Farnie's version being in effect an entirely new poem: 'This Fish was indeed Oh! A Woolwich Torpedo But Oh! But Oh! The big whale did not know.' 'Les noces d'Olivette' was first performed in Paris in 1879; Farnie's English language adaptation starring Florence St. John was performed at the Strand Theatre in London from 1880 to 1881. This version without date or place does not correspond to any of the six versions listed on COPAC. Without date or place. unknown
1820ref. 2508040020A La Lyre Moderne Rue Vivienne No 6 A Paris 1820. Hardcover. Good. Folio; 34 cm. Bound in contemporary leather backed red boards. Corners bumped. Hardcover. 1 score 255 177 pages. Toning. Scattered spotting. "Represente pour la premiere fois a Nimes par les Comediens sous la direction de Mr. A. Singier le 31 Decembre 1818" - on title page. Italian libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte based on La folle journe our Le mariage de Figaro / Beaumarchais - Grove Dictionary of Music. This is an oversized or heavy book which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. A La Lyre Moderne, Rue Vivienne, No 6, A Paris hardcover
ref. 11173Letter One: 20 Woodstock Road Bedford Park Chiswick; 1 May 1926. Letter Two: The George Hotel South Molton North Devonshire; 22 September 1941. Letter One: 2 pp 12mo. 23 lines. Good. Docketed '3.5.26 copd.' He thanks him for his letters and has 'sent the verses to Sanderson'. The copies of the 'Quilter publications' that Bennett needed for the writing of an article in the 'Music Teacher' have not arrived. Asks for information on a 'volume of songs by Sibelius'. 'If they are available could they be included in the Quilter parcel'. He is 'writing about Sibelius for publication in July & want to be as complete as possible'. Letter Two: 2 pp 4to. 23 lines. Good with staple holes to one corner. The 'question of rights as between author & composer . seems a problem without solution. One thing seems certain - that though indifferent music can ruin good words not even the best words can save indifferent music. Which is an annoying state of things for authors.' He considers it 'an excellent thing' that 'relative rights for broadcasting & gramophone are fixed. So much discussion is avoided.' He had rather 'the royalty proportions for "Freedom" were not discussed further' and will sign the agreement Boosey is sending him. Born in Farnham Harry Rodney Bennett was a children's author a writer of educational textbooks and the librettist of Quilter’s 1936 light opera Julia Love at the Inn. Letter One: 20 Woodstock Road, Bedford Park, Chiswick; 1 May 1926. Letter Two: The George Hotel, South Molton, North Devonshire; unknown
1867ref. 1298Philadelphia: Ledger Job Printing Office 1867. 8vo. 220 x 145 mm. 8 ¾ x 5 ¾ inches. 21pp. Stitched single gathering on ivory stock inserted within glued cover of blue-gray paper of same weight. Libretto is solid and relatively unsoiled; substantial closed tear runs halfway up the back cover at the binding fold. Front cover shows post-publication stamp of “Henry McCaffrey Music Publisher Baltimore.” Printing unknown. This libretto accompanied performances of Norma by the Richings English Opera Company. The predominance of New York City in the advertising inside the front and rear covers points to Manhattan but Philadelphia seems to be the spot as the Philadelphia Daily Evening Bulletin of November 15 1867 declares in its “Amusements” column on that day that “The opera of Norma was given last evening at the Academy of Music by the Richings troupe in a very acceptable manner.” . Ledger Job Printing Office unknown
ref. 14734On his letterhead Kissing Tree House Alveston Stratford-on-Avon Warwickshire. 15 November 1965. 1p. 8vo. Priestley's agents have forwarded an invitation from Crozier 'to write a piece on Alan Herbert for a special issue you are planning'. Although Priestley has 'a high regard' for Herbert he is 'particularly anxious just now not to accept commissions of this kind and so must reluctantly refuse'. On his letterhead, Kissing Tree House, Alveston, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. 15 November 1965. unknown
ref. 17512'Birmm: i.e. the Theatre Royal Birmingham Oct. 13: 1824'. The Oxford DNB's entry on Bunn states that from 1819 to 1824 he held the lease of the Theatre Royal Birmingham. 1p. 8vo. Bifolium. Addressed on reverse of second leaf to '- Perkins Esq'. In fair condition with light signs of age and wear. Bunn begins his letter: 'My dear Sir The dreadful bustle attendant on producing "Waterloo" must be my apology. The Music & Manuscript are herewith sent - & not a note or a syllable of either has been copied.' He thanks 'Mr Howes for his kindness' which he offers to reciprocate 'whenever in my power'. It is unclear which version of a pantomime of the Battle of Waterloo is being referred to here but the Duke of Wellington is said to have enjoyed the 1824 production at Astley's Amphitheatre in London and its revivals see Bradby James and Sharratt 'Performance and Politics in Popular Drama'. 'Birmm: [i.e. the Theatre Royal, Birmingham ] | Oct. 13: 1824'. unknown
ref. 2518810 January 1993 with address label of ‘ERIC CROZIER OBE / 4 THE TIMBERYARD / GREAT GLEMHAM / SAXMUNDHAM / SUFFOLK’. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p foolscap 8vo. In fair condition lightly aged and creased. Folded twice for postage. The address is printed on a small golden label affixed at the top left corner. Addressed to ‘Dear Mr. Catry’ and signed ‘With all best wishes - and thank you for writing! / Sincerely / Eric Crozier.’ He asks him to forgive a typed letter as he is ‘convalescing from a heart-attack and still not very good at hand-writing. / The opera I must enjoyed producing was I suppose my very first - Smetana’s THE BARTERED BRIDE in 1943 in a new English version made by Joan Cross and myself which stayed in the repertoire at Sadler’s Wells and Covent Garden for twenty years.’ He recalls that it was first staged ‘during the black-out to audiences starved of colour and gaiety: our first audience included the Czech government in exile - President Benes Jan Masaryk and others - and on the second night they took the whole theatre for their fellow-countrymen to see what all Czechs regarded as their national opera’. The rest of the letter concerns his next production Britten’s ‘Peter Grimes’ ‘a world-wide event’ premiered at Sadler’s Wells in 1945 ‘and one year later I staged the American premiere with Leonard Bernstein as conductor at Tanglewood. I worked with Britten and Montagu Slater the librettist throughout the writing and composition of that great work which has had I would guess a greater international success than any other English opera all through the past fifty years. It is still being staged - Rostropovich will conduct performances of it at the Barbican this March.’ 10 January 1993, with address label of ‘ERIC CROZIER, OBE / 4 THE TIMBERYARD / GREAT GLEMHAM / SAXMUNDHAM / SUFFOLK’. unknown
