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London: J. Curwen & Sons, 1889. Hardcover. Very Good. Small octavo. Publisher's cloth with titling in gilt to upper and spine. Small oblong contemporary manuscript (130 x 188 mm) laid in containing 2 pages of music in sol-fa notation. Includes a 14-measure 4-part piece identified in Welsh as "Gwell Crist etc.

New York: The Century Co, 1923. Hardcover. Very Good. Octavo. Original publisher's dark green cloth with illustration and titling gilt to upper, titling gilt to spine, illustrated endpapers. 449 pp. With occasional line illustrations within text. In dustjacket. Very slightly worn. Thornton Oakley (1881-1953) was a noted American artist and illustrator, student of the American illustrator Howard Pyle. He is perhaps best-known for his illustrations of a series of eight travel books authored by his wife, of which this is one.

London: Jarrolds, 1953. Hardcover. Very Good. Octavo. Maroon cloth with titling gilt to spine. 221 pp. With several illustrative plates. Light uniform browning; occasional pencilling. In worn dustjacket.

New York: Philosophical Library, 1950. Hardcover. Good. Octavo. Full mid-brown cloth with titling gilt to spine. 191 pp. With several illustrative plates. Very slightly worn; first signature split. In dustjacket.

London: Universal Edition [UE 15366], 1970. Paperback. Good. BIRTWISTLE, Harrison b. 1934, arr.. Folio. 18 pp. Arranged for flute, soprano saxophone or clarinet, glockenspiel, piano, viola, and cello. Reproduced from the composer's manuscript. Somewhat worn and browned. First Edition.

New York: Sheed & Ward, 1953. Hardcover. Very Good. Octavo. Boards. vii, 86 pp.

Stuttgart: Philipp Reclam Jun, 1973. Hardcover. Very Good. Small octavo. Full green cloth with titling in dark pink. 1024 pp. With musical examples. In dustjacket.

No binding. Very Good. In very good condition overall. Common defects include minor creasing, staining, soiling, and foxing. 1) Adams, Maude (1872-1953). Bust-length portrait of the American actress. 2) Branscombe, Maud (fl. 1870s-80s). Bust-length lithographic portrait with a fan on cardstock, ca. 115 x 68 mm. Boston, Buford, lithographer. 3) Burke, Billie (1884-1970). Bust-length portrait of the young American actress. Richard Brown, photographer. Published in London by the Philco Publishing Co. Postmarked [19]05. With autogrpah note. 4) Burke. Three-quarter-length role portrait holding a small book. Oxford, Draycott Galleries, photographer. Published in London by Davidson Bros. Postmarked Shepherds Bush, [19]06. The two Burke postcards contain manuscript letters, postage stamps, and postmarks. 5) Carter, Mrs. Leslie (1857-1937). Three-quarter-length sepia portrait of the American actress draped in furs with large muff. Published in Boston, Berlin, and Leipzig by Owens Bros., Hillson Co. 6)… Read More

Paris: Choudens [PN A. C. 2744], 1945. Large octavo. Original publisher's decorative dark ivory wrappers. 1f. (recto decorative title, verso blank), [i] (named cast list and contents), 4-223, [i] (blank) pp. Named cast includes Théo, Grivot, Fonti, Lyon, Castello, Jane Eyre, Bonnet, Daubray, and Troy. Wrappers slightly worn and soiled; spine reinforced with tape. Slightly worn; title browned at margins; tape repair to upper margin of pp. 203/204, not affecting music. La jolie parfumeuse, to a libretto by Crémieux and E. Blum, was first performed in Paris at the Renaissance on 29 November 1873. "[Offenbach] was, with Johann Strauss (ii), one of the two composers of outstanding significance in popular music of the 19th century and the composer of some of the most exhilaratingly gay and tuneful music ever written." Andrew Lamb in Grove Music Online.

Paris: G. Brandus et S. Dufour [PN 11,600], 1864. Large octavo. Quarter black pebbled cloth with black pebbled cloth boards, blank octagonal title label to upper. 1f. (recto title within ruled border, verso blank), 1f. (recto named cast list and contents, verso blank), 52 pp. Lithographed. Named cast includes Zulma Bouffar and Désiré. Spine reinforced with dark red tape with titling in black; Occasional minor foxing; small publisher's facsimile signature handstamp to lower margin of title; small tear to outer margin of pp. 41/42 with repaired. First Edition, [?]later issue. Lischen et Fritzchen, to a libretto by Dubois [P. Boisselot], was first performed in Bad Ems on 21 July 1863 and in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on 5 January 1864. "[Offenbach] was, with Johann Strauss (ii), one of the two composers of outstanding significance in popular music of the 19th century and the composer of some of the most exhilaratingly gay and tuneful music ever written... Moreover, it was through the success… Read More

Paris: E. Heu [PN E.H. 742], 1866. Octavo. Dark red morocco-backed red textured cloth with blindstamped panel, raised bands on spine in ruled compartments gilt with titling gilt, marbled endpapers. 1f. (recto title printed in sepia within decorative border, verso blank), 1f. (recto named cast list and table of contents, verso blank), [1] (blank) [2]-291, [i] (blank) pp. Lithographed. Named cast includes Brasseur, Hyacinthe, Gil Pérès, Priston, Lassouche, Martal and Ferdinand, Zulma Bouffar, C. Montaland, Honorine, Thierret, Paurelle, Massin, Bedard, Breton, and Henry. Publisher's and musicseller's handstamps to lower portion of title. Binding slightly worn, rubbed, bumped, and soiled. Some signs of internal wear; browned; light to moderate foxing; some dampstaining to outer margins; trimmed. First Edition, first issue. Lesure II, p. 218. OCLC 82470995. La vie parisienne, to a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, was first performed in Paris at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal on 31… Read More

Paris: G. Brandus & S. Dufour [PN B. et D. 11211], 1867. Large octavo. Quarter contemporary red morocco with red textured paper boards, raised bands on spine in compartments gilt, titling gilt, marbled endpapers. 1f. (illustrated lithographic title by Pastelot printed in black by Thierry frères in Paris), 1f. (named cast list and table of contents), 300 pp. Lithographed. Pp. 298-300 comprise a supplement of cuts, changes, and transpositions. Publisher's handstamp to lower margin of title; "Imprimerie Centrale des Chemins de Fer. - A. Chaix et Ce. Rue Bergère, 20, A Paris. - 2 68-8." printed to lower margin of cast list/table of contents. Binding slightly worn, rubbed, bumped, and chipped; joints split. Slightly browned; occasional light foxing and creasing to inner margins; title, cast list, table of contents, and first 60 pp. lightly dampstained at outer margins. First Edition of the first version. Lesure II, pp. 77-78. OCLC no.1096790. La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein, to a libretto by Henri… Read More

Paris: C. Joubert [PN B. & Cie. 12614], 1890. Large octavo. Original publisher's brown cloth-backed dark ivory wrappers with title within decorative border. 1f. (recto title within decorative border, verso notes), 56 pp. Wrappers somewhat worn with minor soiling and staining. Some signatures split or partially split; minor soiling. Le violoneux, to a libretto by Mestépès and Chevalet, was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens, Salle Marigny, on 31 August 1955. "[Offenbach] was, with Johann Strauss (ii), one of the two composers of outstanding significance in popular music of the 19th century and the composer of some of the most exhilaratingly gay and tuneful music ever written." Andrew Lamb in Grove Music Online.

Paris: Choudens [PN A. C. 2692], 1947. Large octavo. Original publisher's decorative gray wrappers. 1f. (recto title within decorative border, verso blank), [i] (recto named cast list and contents) 2-79, [i] (blank) pp. Named cast includes Théo, Dartaux, and Daubray. Short splits to wrappers at joints. Printed from first edition plates. Pomme d'api, to a libretto by Halévy and Busnach, was first performed in Paris at the Renaissance on 4 September 1873. "[Offenbach] was, with Johann Strauss (ii), one of the two composers of outstanding significance in popular music of the 19th century and the composer of some of the most exhilaratingly gay and tuneful music ever written ... Moreover, it was through the success of Offenbach's works abroad that operetta became an established international genre, producing outstanding national exponents in Strauss, Sullivan and Lehár and evolving into the 20th-century musical." Andrew Lamb in Grove Music Online.

Paris: Choudens [PN A.C. 5301], 1907. Large octavo. Quarter dark yellow cloth with green cloth boards, spine with raised bands. 1f. (recto title illustrated by E. Buval, verso blank), 1f. (recto publisher's note in French and German, verso blank), 1f. (recto notes on first performance, cast list, and contents, verso blank), 1f. (recto contents, verso blank), 3-344 pp. Text in Italian and German. Binding slightly worn, rubbed, bumped; lower stained. Some signatures split or partially split; occasional reinforcement to inner margins; minor soiling and creasing to corners of title; tape repair to lower margin of publisher's notes; small tear to blank outer edge of p. 15. Fifth version. Les contes d'Hoffmann, to a libretto by J. Barbier completed by Guirard, was first performed in Paris at the Opéra-Comique on 10 February 1881. "[Offenbach] was, with Johann Strauss (ii), one of the two composers of outstanding significance in popular music of the 19th century and the composer of some of the most… Read More

Paris: Éditions Salabert [PN R. L. et Cie. 6742], 1960. Large octavo. Original publisher's dark ivory printed wrappers. 1f. (recto title within decorative border, verso blank), [i] (notes on first performance, named cast list, and contents), 2-243, [i] (blank) pp. Named cast includes Brasseur, Hyacinthe, Gil Pérès, Priston, Lassouche, Martal, Ferdinand, Zulma Bouffar, C. Montaland, Honorine, Thierret, Paurelle, Massin, Ledard, Breton, and Henry. Wrappers slightly worn. Third version. Printed form Rouart-Lerolle plates. La vie parisienne, to a libretto by Meilhac and Halévy, was first performed in Paris at the Palais-Royal on October 31, 1866. Offenbach] was, with Johann Strauss (ii), one of the two composers of outstanding significance in popular music of the 19th century and the composer of some of the most exhilaratingly gay and tuneful music ever written... Orphée aux enfers, La belle Hélène, La vie parisienne, La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein and La Périchole remain outstanding… Read More

Over 65 measures. 2 pp. Oblong octavo (157 x 235 mm). Notated on both sides of the leaf in black ink and pencil on 6-stave rastrum-ruled paper. Marked "g mol - c" at head, some passages with notation for two instruments on one stave. Unsigned and undated. Worn and soiled; creased at folds; half of blank outer margin lacking; edges slightly frayed and with small tears. "[Offenbach] was, with Johann Strauss (ii), one of the two composers of outstanding significance in popular music of the 19th century and the composer of some of the most exhilaratingly gay and tuneful music ever written. His opera Les contes d'Hoffmann has retained a place in the international repertory, but his most significant achievements lie in the field of operetta. Orphée aux enfers, La belle Hélène, La vie parisienne, La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein and La Périchole remain outstanding examples of the French and international operetta repertory." Andrew Lamb in Grove Music Online NOTE: Some passages have notation for two… Read More

Paris: G. Brandus, Dufour et Cie. [PN B. et Cie. 9659], 1856. Large octavo. Quarter dark blue calf with marbled boards, spine with gilt-ruled compartments and titling gilt. 1f. (recto title within decorative borders, verso blank), 1f. (recto contents, verso blank), 0 pp. Engraved. Binding slightly worn, rubbed, and bumped; armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Minor foxing; small oval bookseller's and publisher's facsimile signature handstamp to lower margin of title. First Edition, first issue. Trombalcazar, ou Les criminels dramatiques, to a libretto by Dupeuty and Bourget), was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisien on 3 April 1856. "[Offenbach] was, with Johann Strauss (ii), one of the two composers of outstanding significance in popular music of the 19th century and the composer of some of the most exhilaratingly gay and tuneful music ever written ... Moreover, it was through the success of Offenbach's works abroad that operetta became an established international genre, producing… Read More

Paris: G. Brandus et S. Dufour [PN B. et D. 9956], 1858. Large octavo. Full modern dark green cloth, modern marbled endpapers. 1f. (recto title within decorative border, verso blank), 1f. (recto notes on first performance, named cast list, and contents, verso blank), 124 pp. Engraved. Named cast includes Léonce, Désiré, Mesmacre, Duvernoy, Guyot, Jean Paul, Chabert, Tautin, Baudoin, Cico, Kunzé, and Byard. Binding slightly bumped. Occasional minor foxing; small publisher's facsimile signature handstamp to lower margin of title; minor loss to lower inner margin of first leaf of music, not affecting notation. First Edition, first issue. Mesdames de la Halle, to a libretto by Lapointe), was first performed at the Bouffes-Parisiens on 3 March 1858. "[Offenbach] was, with Johann Strauss (ii), one of the two composers of outstanding significance in popular music of the 19th century and the composer of some of the most exhilaratingly gay and tuneful music ever written ... Moreover, it was through… Read More

Paris: Choudens Fils [PN A.C. 3825], 1890. Large octavo. Quarter dark red calf with red textured blindstamped cloth boards, spine in decorative compartments gilt, titling gilt, marbled endpapers. 1f. (recto title within decorative border, verso blank), 1f. (recto notes on first performance, named cast list, and contents, verso blank), 224 pp. Named cast includes J. Girard, Gélabert, Lepers, Luco, Simon Max, Maugé, Octave, and Speck. Binding slightly worn, rubbed, and bumped. Occasional light foxing; some signatures split; light browning to edges of title; horizontal tear to pp. 35-38 with tape repairs; minor paper loss to blank upper margin of pp. 63/64 & 149/150, not affecting music. Madame Favart, to a libretto by Chivot and Duru, was first performed at the Folies-Dramatiques on 28 December 1878. "[Offenbach] was, with Johann Strauss (ii), one of the two composers of outstanding significance in popular music of the 19th century and the composer of some of the most exhilaratingly gay and… Read More