The First Night Gilbert and Sullivan Containing Complete Libretoos Af the Fourteen Operas, Exactly as Presented at Their Premiere Performances

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Black cloth with bright gilt spine printing. Approx 11 3/4" x 8 1/2". nd. Centennial Edition. xxi; 465p. Intro dated 1975. Edited, and with prologue and copious particulars by Reginald Allen, Foreword by Bridget O'Doyly Carte. Illustrated throughout with contemporary drawings. Rear ep has some numbers; else no other writing. Black magic marker line above publisher info verso title page. Contents VG, clean, tight and bright. Small line scratch to cloth front cover. Very light shelf wear to head/tail spine, corner tips and bottom edges else cloth covers VG. Unclipped jacket little ragged/curled along top edge; a few closed tears, o.w. respectable under protective mylar. Top edge a tad dusty. From jacket flap blurb: "When originally published in the United States for The Limited Editions Club, The Times reported this work 'a monumental tribute,', the Daily Times 'a G&S goldmine.' Due to size and weight of item, extra shipping charges (especially international) may be required. Please inquire. Further info/scan upon request. Seller Inventory # 3487

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