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1867réf. 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 books
réf. 007785Signed boldly in a black flair on the first page by Jeritza who introduced the role of the Empress in 1919. Jeritza 1887-1982 was one of the great dramatic sopranos of her day noted for her acting ability her beauty her charisma. She was of Moravian origin and in the early part of her career based at the Vienna State Opera introduced a good number of important roles but came to make her home base the Metropolitan Opera and ended up living most of her life in New Jersey. After retiring from the opera stage Jeritza remained a public figure and was a regular presence at the Met. This performance of Die Frau Ohne Schatten had a stellar cast with Leonie Rysanek as the Empress James King as the Emperor and Christa Ludwig as the Dyer's Wife. The role was one closely associated with Rysanek who was responsible more than anyone else in reigniting interest in the opera which had become relatively obscure but is now a part of the standard repertoire and who basically owned the part for the rest of her career. Among other things the challenging role was a perfect fit for Rysanek's voice with its high tessitura for a dramatic soprano part the range where Rysanek's voice had few peers. unknown books
1948réf. 141028N.p.: N.p. 1948. Draft script for an unproduced musical. Several annotations in manuscript ink throughout. Originally published in the Saturday Evening Post and based on a short story by Dana Burnet. A senator is slated to give the keynote speech at the upcoming Democratic National Convention with many young people in attendance to protest the war. Following the advice of his assistant he ends up giving a speech from his heart and ends up nominated for president. Set in Philadelphia. Rust titled wrappers. Title page present dated June 1948 with credits for playwright Dana Burnet and librettist Shirley Solomon. 120 leaves with last page of text numbered 7:3. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1794réf. 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
1715réf. 8104London: Printed for the Author . 1715. First Edition. Full contemporary sheep. Fair copy; covers present but detached; binding scuffed & scraped; spine abraded; internally bright. Folio. There are two allegorical engraved divisional titles and a general engraved title. By the age of 22 Croft was already an established composer. He had published several sonatas for violin and was also represented in The Harpsichord Master in 1700. He worked in the theatre of the period for which he composed several overtures and act tunes notably for Courtship a la Mode at Drury Lane . He received a number of appointments finally taking the post as organist at Westminster Abbey in 1708. Though still not 30 years old he had established himself as one of the foremost musicians in the UK and the logical successor to Purcell. The work offered here are two odes he wrote to accompany his receiving the Doctor of Music degree from Oxford. He had them printed and sold them from his home in Westminster. The odes were an expensive undertaking and a lavish piece of book production. The text and music are entirely engraved by Thomas Atkins. DNB V 113 - `14; Highfill IV 50 - 52. Printed for the Author .... unknown books
