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1978No 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.
1845Best.-Nr. 94059[Ca. 1845]. 5 x 4,5 cm. Feinkartonpassepartout.
2005Best.-Nr. BEL1844Göttingen, Wallstein-Verl., 2005. 111 S., 8° ( 21 cm), illustr. Okart. (TB, engl. Broschur) - sehr gute bis neuwertige Erhaltung. broschiert/ Taschenbuch/ paperback
1770Best.-Nr. 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
1794Best.-Nr. 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
1794Best.-Nr. 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
1948Best.-Nr. 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
Best.-Nr. 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
2026Best.-Nr. 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
2026Best.-Nr. 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
2026Best.-Nr. 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
2026Best.-Nr. 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
2026Best.-Nr. 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
1951Best.-Nr. 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
1695Best.-Nr. 2793A Paris: Chez Christophe Ballard seul Imprimeur du Roy pour la Musique rüe Saint Jean de Beauvais au Mont-Parnasse 1695. First edition. Typeset music and text woodcut head and tailpieces and initials. In contemporary leather. Spine and edges gilt. Red title vignette on spine. Marbled endpapers. Green silk bookmark ribbon. Ownership stamp on title page and some random pages of "Francoeur" a member of the distinguished French musician family. Contemporary musical note in ink on p. 272. A small wormhole at the lower outer corner throughout the first third of the book broaden between 2b-4c affecting the print space. Trace of crease to the first pages. Extremities somewhat worn corners bumped foxing throughout. Otherwise in fine condition. First edition. Typeset music and text woodcut head and tailpieces and initials. In contemporary leather. Spine and edges gilt. Red title vignette on spine. Marbled endpapers. Green silk bookmark ribbon. Coll.: ã4 a-f4 A-Z4 Aa-Ll4 M2; Pag.: 8 i-xlvii 1 275 1 p. Some pages misnumbered: pp. 46-7 as 49-49 pp. 190-1 as 198-9. Extremely scarce first edition of Collasse's opéra-ballet La Naissance de Vénus. La Naissance de Vénus by Collasse is an early example of an opéra-ballet the genre of French Baroque lyric theatre combining elements of opera and ballet it's music is mostly newly composed but also includes inserted excerpts of Lully's 1665-court ballet of the same name. Cowart 2014 The present first edition of the score was published already in 1695 while the opera was premiered only on May 1 1696. Pascal Collasse 1649-1709 was a French Baroque composer who learned music from Jean-Baptiste Lully and became his favorite disciple later an assistant and main collaborator. Besides composing some ten operas Collasse assisted in the composition of Lully's works for the intermediate parts and harmonization and completed Lully's unfinished work Achille et Polyxène. Lully helped him to obtain a position as a musician at the Court Collasse was one of the four Masters of the Chapelle Royale from 1683 to 1704. His later years were devoted to alchemy. Scarce WorldCat locates copies in institutional holdings in France BnF Université de Strasbourg Sorbonne and the UK BL. No auction records on RBH. Literature: Cowart G. 2014. The Triumph of Pleasure: Louis XIV and Politics of Spectacle. University of Chicago Press p. 164. . Chez Christophe Ballard, seul Imprimeur du Roy pour la Musique, rüe Saint Jean de Beauvais, au Mont-Parnasse unknown
2021Best.-Nr. 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
2021Best.-Nr. 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
Best.-Nr. 3563205701.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Best.-Nr. 3385097975.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Best.-Nr. 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
1960Best.-Nr. 100218February 26 1960. 1960. Very good. - Over 85 words typed on his personal 10-1/2 inch high by 7-5/8 inch wide stationery with his name embossed at top left. The well-known musical theater composer & director writes to the political activist and perennial socialist candidate for president Norman Thomas expressing his pleasure that Thomas attended the United World Federalists' luncheon for Lord Attlee. "I hope that you will continue to take an active interest in our work to establish a world at peace under the just effective and enforceable world law through a strengthened United Nations". Signed "Oscar Hammerstein". Folded for mailing with minor creases to the corners else near fine. Best known for his collaborative works with Richard Rodgers the American musical theater producer lyricist and director Oscar Hammerstein II 1895-1960 won 8 Tony Awards and 2 Academy Awards. Described by Stephen Sondheim as an "experimental playwright" Hammerstein collaborated with Rodgers on "Oklahoma!" "Carousel" South Pacific" "The King and I" and other works that focused on stories and character instead of lighthearted entertainment. Hammerstein was a prominent member of the United World Federalists advocating for a democratic world government. A Presbyterian minister the recipient Norman Thomas 1884-1968 was a political activist and pacifist. He ran as the Socialist Party candidate for President in 6 elections from 1928 to 1948. February 26, 1960.
1820Best.-Nr. 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
Best.-Nr. 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
Best.-Nr. 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
1867Best.-Nr. 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
