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190028764Berlin: Ed. Bote & G. Bock PN 5000 1900. Large octavo. Disbound. 1f. recto title verso cast list and contents 3-66 pp. Text in German and French.<br/><br/>Remnants of dark orange wrapper to spine. Small publisher's label to lower margin of title. La chanson de Fortunio to a libretto by Crémieux and Halévy was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on January 5 1861.<br/><br/>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. Ed. Bote & G. Bock [PN 5000] unknown books
190029222Paris: Au Ménestrel Heugel et Cie. PN H. & Cie. 2147 1900. Large octavo. Original publisher's light green printed wrappers with title within decorative border. 1f. recto title within decorative border verso blank 1f. recto notes on first performance named cast list and contents verso blank 72 pp.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Geoffroy Mareschal Lise Tautin and Dalmont.<br/><br/>Wrappers worn; browned at edges; upper with small rectangular publisher's handstamp to lower margin; spine defective reinforced with archival tape. Occasional minor foxing; edges of title browned; small circular publisher's handstamp to lower margin of cast leaf. Le mariage aux lanternes to a libretto by Dubois M. Carré and Battu was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on October 10 1857.<br/><br/>"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. Au Ménestrel, Heugel et Cie. [PN H. & Cie. 2147] unknown books
189028870Paris: 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.<br/><br/>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 August 31 1955. <br/><br/>"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. C. Joubert [PN B. & Cie. 12614] unknown books
190028859Berlin: Ed. Bote & G. Bock PN 13139 1900. Large octavo. Original publisher's dark orange wrapper with title within decorative border. 1f. recto title verso cast list and contents 3-52 pp. Text in German and French dialogue in German only. <br/><br/>Wrappers slightly worn. "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. Ed. Bote & G. Bock [PN 13139] unknown books
190029220Paris: Ménestrel Heugel et Cie. PN H. 2447 1900. Large octavo. Original publisher's dark ivory wrappers with title within decorative border. 1f. recto title within decorative border verso blank 1f. recto notes on first performance named cast list and contents verso blank 74 pp.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Guyot Geoffroy Tautin and Geoffroy. Annotations to cast list in pencil.<br/><br/>Wrappers worn soiled and slightly chipped; spine with small tears and minor loss; detached; publisher's handstamp to lower margin. Browned; small circular publisher's handstamps to lower margin of title; former owner's handstamp to upper margin of second leaf. Re-issue from first edition plates. <br/><br/>Le mari à la porte to a libretto by Delacour was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on June 22 1859.<br/><br/>"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. Ménestrel, Heugel et Cie. [PN H. 2447] unknown books
188628480Paris: Choudens Fils PN A.C. 8431 1886. Large octavo. Original publisher's light pink illustrated wrappers. 1f. recto title verso blank 1 cast list and contents 2-75 i blank 14 publisher's catalogue pp. Unopened.<br/><br/>Wrappers slightly worn; minor damage to head of spine. Some signatures split and partially detached. Fleurette oder Näherin und Trompeter to a libretto by Hopp and Zell C. Walzel after Pittaud de Forges and Laurencin Chapelle was first performed in Vienna at the Carltheater on March 8 1872.<br/><br/>"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. Choudens Fils [PN A.C. 8431] unknown books
188629226Paris: Choudens Père & Fils PN A. C. 3017 1886. Large octavo. Quarter dark brown morocco with marbled boards raised bands on spine with titling gilt marbled endpapers. 1f. recto title within decorative border verso notes 1f. recto named cast list and contents verso blank 215 i blank pp.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Judic Grivot Perret Godin Desmonts Mannère Grivot Scipion Jean-Paul Daubray Habay Fugère Homerville Guyot Courcelles Durand Maxnère and Rivet.<br/><br/>Binding slightly worn rubbed and bumped. Browned; trimmed at inner margin and guarded; upper margin of title trimmed just affecting border; small handstamp to upper margin of first page of music. Printed from first edition plates.<br/><br/>Madame l'archiduc to a libretto by Halévy and Millaud was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on October 31 1874.<br/><br/>"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. Choudens Père & Fils [PN A. C. 3017] unknown books
189028772Paris: Choudens Père & Fils PN A.C. 5024 1890. Large octavo. Full red cloth titling gilt to spine marbled endpapers. 1f. recto title within border by L. Denis verso notes 1f. recto notes on first performance named cast list and contents verso blank 3-254 pp.<br/><br/>Binding slightly worn. Some browning; former owner's signature to free front endpaper dated 1936; tape reinforcement to outer edge of verso of title. Printed from first edition plates.<br/><br/>Belle Lurette to a libretto by Blum Blau and Toché completed by Delibes was first performed in Paris at the Renaissance on October 30 1880.<br/><br/>"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. Choudens Père & Fils [PN A.C. 5024] unknown books
189529089Paris: Maquet B. et Cie. 12614 1895. 1f. recto title with first performance information named cast list and contents within decorative border verso copyright 1f. blank 56 pp. Named cast includes Berthelier Darcier and Schneide. Printed from Brandus plates. Browned. First performed to a libretto by Mestépès and Chevalet in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens Salle Marigny on August 31 1955.<br/><br/>Bound with:<br/>PLANQUETTE Robert 1848-1903<br/>Les Chevau-Légers Opérette en un acte. Piano-vocal score Paris: Ch. Egrot PN Ch. E. 1009 ca. 1881.1f. recto notes on first performance named cast list and contents verso blank 118 pp. Lithographed. Named cast includes Perrin Gaillard Antony Villé Chretienno d'Estrées Mazedier Briot Liovent Boulard and Lucy. Lacking title. First Edition. First performed in Paris at the Eldorado on December 15 1881.<br/><br/>Large octavo. Quarter dark brown cloth with marbled boards spine in gilt-ruled compartments titling gilt. <br/><br/>Binding slightly worn rubbed and bumped; annotation in blue crayon to upper margin of free front endpaper. Rectangular publisher's handstamp to lower margin of free front endpaper title and following blank leaf; minor to moderate foxing; occasional browning; former owner's signature to lower margin of title; free rear endpaper torn and mostly lacking. "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. Maquet [B. et Cie. 12614] unknown books
189029223Paris: 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.<br/><br/>Named cast includes J. Girard Gélabert Lepers Luco Simon Max Maugé Octave and Speck.<br/><br/>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. First performed in Paris at the Théâtre des Folies Dramatiques on the 28 December 1878.<br/><br/>Madame Favart to a libretto by Chivot and Duru was first performed at the Folies-Dramatiques on December 28 1878. <br/><br/>"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. Choudens Fils [PN A.C. 3825] unknown books
188726622Paris: Choudens A.C. 3825. 1887. Large octavo. Contemporary quarter dark red morocco with dark red paper boards spine with gilt rules and titling; marbled endpapers. 1f. title printed within pictorial border 1f. named cast list for the first performance and table of contents 224 pp. Lithographed. <br/><br/>Binding slightly worn and soiled. Browned. First Edition. OCLC no. 19727866.<br/><br/>Madame Favart to a libretto by Alfred Duru and Henri Charles Chivot premiered at the Folies-Dramatiques in Paris on December 28 1878. Performed nearly 200 times in Paris it was a wlecome success for Offenbach.<br/><br/>"A satire on 18th-century manners and morals with a lively and varied score the work featured Juliette Simon-Girard as Madame Favart and her husband Simon-Max as the police official Hector de Boispréau tenor." Andrew Lamb in Grove Music Online. Choudens [A.C. 3825.] unknown books
190028863Paris: C. Joubert & Cie. PN B. et Cie. 12542 1900. 1f. recto title illustrated by Buttiner-Thierry with images of guitarist and trombonist verso copyright statement 1f. notes on first performance named cast list and contents verso blank vi 22 pp. Named cast includes Pradeau and Berthelier. First performed to a libretto by Moinaux in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on July 5 1855. A re-issue from Brandus plates.<br/><br/>Bound with:<br/>Offenbach.<br/>Une Nuit Blanche Opéra comique en un acte Paroles de E. Plouvier. Répertoire des Bouffes Parisiens. Pr: 6: net. Piano-vocal score. Paris: G. Brandus Dufour et Cie. PN B. et Cie. 9579 ca. 1890. 1f. blank 1f. recto title verso blank 1f. recto named cast list and contents verso blank 56 pp. Named cast includes Darcier Berthelier and Macé. First performed to a libretto by Plouvier in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens Salle Marigny on July 5 1855. A re-issue of the first edition.<br/><br/>Bound with:<br/>Offenbach.<br/>Mesdames de la Halle. Paroles de Lapointe. Piano-vocal score. Paris: Brandus & Dufour PN B. et. D. 9956 ca. 1890. 124 pp. Upper outer corner of title lacking just affecting text. First performed to a libretto by Lapointe in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on March 3 1858.<br/><br/>Large octavo. Quarter dark green leather with marbled boards spine with raised bands in decorative compartments gilt titling gilt marbled endpapers. <br/><br/>Binding slightly worn rubbed and bumped. Annotations in pencil to verso of free front endpaper. Occasional signs of wear; some browning; some signatures split; mall circular publisher's handstamps to several titles. "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. C. Joubert & Cie. [PN B. et Cie. 12542] unknown books
186429224Paris: G. Brandus et S. Dufour PN 11600 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.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Zulma Bouffar and Désiré.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Lischen et Fritzchen to a libretto by Dubois P. Boisselot was first performed in Bad Ems on July 21 1863 and in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on January 5 1864.<br/><br/>"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. G. Brandus et S. Dufour [PN 11,600] unknown books
187028867Paris: G. Brandus et S. Dufour PN B. et D. 11601 1870. Large octavo. Quarter red calf with marbled boards spine in gilt-ruled compartments titling gilt marbled endpapers. 1f. recto title illustrated by A. Jannin verso blank 1f. recto notes on first performance named cast list and contents 56 73-80 65-72 57-64 81-255 i blank pp.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Berthelier Désiré Bonnet Ed. Georges Fonti Van-Ghell Chaumont and Thierret.<br/><br/>Binding slightly worn rubbed and bumped. Minor chips to lower margin of first three leaves of music not affecting music. First Edition later issue with supplement.<br/><br/>La princesse de Trébizonde to a libretto by Nuitter and Tréfeu was first performed in Baden-Baden on July 31 1869 and in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on December 17 1869.<br/><br/>"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. G. Brandus et S. Dufour [PN B. et D. 11601] unknown books
187728481Paris: Choudens Père & Fils PN A.C. 3632 1877. Large octavo. Quarter black calf with pebbled black paper boards. 1f. recto title within decorative border by J. Bourgeois verso blank 1 notes on first performance named cast list and contents 2-193 i blank pp.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Vanghel J. Gérard Geoffroy Delorme Maugé Milher Simon-Max Luco Haymé and Vavasseur. Occasional performance markings in pencil including some added notation. <br/><br/>Binding slightly worn and rubbed; spine slightly chipped at head and tail. Light to moderate foxing; several small tears; one leaf creased; minor loss to a few leaves. First Edition. <br/><br/>La Foire Saint-Laurent to a libretto by Crémieux and Saint-Albin was first performed in Paris at the Folies-Dramatiques on February 10 1877. Choudens Père & Fils [PN A.C. 3632] unknown books
185628871Paris: G. Brandus Dufour et Cie. PN B. et Cie. 9659 1856. Large octavo. Quarter dark blue calf with marbled boardsspine with gilt-ruled compartments and titling gilt. 1f. recto title within decorative borders verso blank 1f. recto contents verso blank 0 pp. Engraved.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Trombalcazar ou Les criminels dramatiques to a libretto by Dupeuty and Bourget was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisien on April 3 1856.<br/><br/>"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. G. Brandus, Dufour et Cie. [PN B. et Cie. 9659] unknown books
185629200Paris: Léon Escudier PN L.E. 1566 1856. Octavo. Full modern dark green cloth modern marbled endpapers. 1f. recto title verso printer's note 1f. recto named cast list and contents verso blank. 95 i blank pp. Engraved.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Pradeau Berthelier Guyot and Dalmont.<br/><br/>Occasional light foxing; small publisher's facsimile signature handstamp to lower margin and former owner's name to title. "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. Léon Escudier [PN L.E. 1566] unknown books
188128795Paris: Choudens Père & Fils PN A.C. 5100 1881. Large octavo. Full modern dark green cloth modern marbled endpapers. 1f. recto title within border by L. Denis verso notes 1f. recto dedication verso blank 1f. recto notes on first performance named cast list and contents verso blank 242 pp.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Isaac Ugalde Dupuis Molé E. Gourdon Belhomme Troy Talazac Taskin Griovot Chenevières and Teste. <br/><br/>Free front endpaper torn with tape repair. Lower outer corners soiled; title trimmed at lower margin affecting text; minor tear to lower margin of dedication leaf; lower corner of p. 127 chipped just touching printed area; lower corners ragged with paper loss to pp.143-160 not affecting music. Numerous small tears to lower edges. Worn. First Edition first issue. Fuld p. 127.<br/><br/>Les contes d'Hoffmann to a libretto by J. Barbier completed by Guirard was first performed in Paris at the Opéra-Comique on February 10 1881. <br/><br/>"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. 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. Choudens Père & Fils [PN A.C. 5100] unknown books
187829225Paris: Choudens Père et Fils PN A.C. 3862 1878. Large octavo. Full modern dark grey cloth. 1f. recto decorative title verso blank 1f. recto notes on first performance named cast list and contents verso blank 3-187 i blank pp.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Peschard Paola Marié Girard Humberta Fanny Robert Descot Blot Blanche Daubray Jolly Troy Scipion Peschieux Maxnère Dubois Jannin Chambéry Sassard and Montaubry.<br/><br/>Slightly browned and foxed; trimmed affecting text at foot of title but not affecting music; tear to outer edges of pp. 67-70. First Edition.<br/><br/>Maître Peronilla to a libretto by Nuittier and Ferrier was first performed in Paris at the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens on March 13 1878.<br/><br/>"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. Choudens Père et Fils [PN A.C. 3862] unknown books
186629199Paris: E. Gérard & Cie. PN C.M. 10459 1866. Large octavo. Half ivory cloth with decorative boards spine with dark red leather title label gilt. 1f. recto title verso blank 1f. recto notes on first perforamance named cast list and contents verso blank 291 i blank pp. Lithographed.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Dupuis Kopp Grenier Couder Hittemans Hamburger Horton Lèonie Beatrix Taillefer Jenny Schneider Aline Duval Vernet De Géraudon Amélie Gabrielle Legrand Martin and la Petite Mathilde.<br/><br/>Binding slightly worn; boards abriaded with some paper loss; ink markings to joints and title label; former owner's signature in pencil to free front endpaper. Minor to moderate foxing; handstamps to lower margin of title; tear to outer margin of final leaf not affecting music with tear to lower corner with minor loss. First Edition.<br/><br/>Barbe-bleue to a libretto by Meilhac and Halévy was first performed in Paris at the Variétés on February 5 1866.<br/><br/>"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. E. Gérard & Cie. [PN C.M. 10459] unknown books
186725833Paris: B. 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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein to a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy was first performed in Paris at the Théâtre des Variétés on April 12 1867. "After the first night Offenbach cut moved or replaced several numbers to strengthen the second half of the piece. The work was written for Hortense Schneider as the Grand-Duchess and José Dupuis as Fritz."<br/><br/>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. B. Brandus & S. Dufour [PN B. et D. 11211] unknown books
185829219Paris: 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.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Léonce Désiré Mesmacre Duvernoy Guyot Jean Paul Chabert Tautin Baudoin Cico Kunzé and Byard.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Mesdames de la Halle to a libretto by Lapointe was first performed at the Bouffes-Parisiens on March 3 1858.<br/><br/>"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. G. Brandus et S. Dufour [PN B. et D. 9956] unknown books
186529198Paris: E. Heu PN E.H. 750 1865. Large octavo. Quarter dark tan morocco with textured maroon paper boards spine with raised bands titling gilt with initials "A.S." gilt to foot marbled endpapers. 1f. recto title within decorative border printed in sepia verso notes on first performance and named cast list 1f. recto contents verso blank 232 pp. Lithographed.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Berthelier Léonce Désiré Duvernoy Tacova Gourdon Gobin Pelva Halbleid Valter Leriche Lisa Tautin Irma Marié Zulma Bouffar Frasey-Berthelier Garrait Sorac Bonelli Simon Delmary and Marie Brun.<br/><br/>Slightly worn; hinges partially split. Occasional minor to moderate foxing; slightly trimmed; small oval publisher's handstamp to lower margin of title. First Edition. <br/><br/>Les bergers to a libretto by Crémieux and Gille was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on December 11 1865.<br/><br/>"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. E. Heu [PN E.H. 750] unknown books
186926619Paris: Colombier PN C. 3447. 1869. Large octavo. Dark red morocco-backed marbled boards raised bands on spine in decorative compartments gilt titling gilt marbled endpapers. 1f. decorative title 1 named cast list for the first performance and table of contents 2-371 i blank pp. Lithographed. <br/><br/>With contemporary signature to upper right corner of title and publisher's handstamp to lower.<br/><br/>Binding slightly worn rubbed and bumped; spine slightly faded. Scattered foxing heavier to some leaves; lower outer corners slightly soiled; occasional minor creasing to blank inner margins; small tear to pp. 223-224 repaired not affecting music. An attractive copy. First Edition. OCLC no. 21830665.<br/><br/>Les Brigands to a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy was first performed at the Théâtre des Variétés in Paris on December 10 1869.<br/><br/>"Offenbach's last big Second Empire success Les brigands featured José Dupuis as Falsacappa and Zulma Bouffar as Fragoletto. Its principal numbers include Fiorella's rondò 'Après avoir pris à droite' Fragoletto's saltarello 'Falsacappa voici ma prise' the canonic chorus 'Soyez pitoyables' and Antonio's 'O mes amours ô mes maîtresses'. The work is noted for the comic carabinieri who always arrive too late to capture their prey and for witty political comment such as Antonio's declaration that 'one should steal according to the position one occupies in Society'." Andrew Lamb in Grove Music Online. Colombier [PN C. 3447.] unknown books
186625827Paris: 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.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Brasseur Hyacinthe Gil Pérès Priston Lassouche Martal and Ferdinand Zulma Bouffar C. Montaland Honorine Thierret Paurelle Massin Bedard Breton and Henry. <br/><br/>Publisher's and music seller's handstamps to lower portion of title.<br/><br/>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 no. 82470995.<br/><br/>La vie parisienne to a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy was first performed in Paris at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal on October 31 1866.<br/><br/>"The work was written in anticipation of the crowds visiting Paris for the 1867 Exhibition and proved one of the hits of the season. It was composed not for Offenbach's usual company but for that of the Palais-Royal which comprised actors as much as singers - strengthened for the occasion by one of Offenbach's favourite players Zulma Bouffar as the glovemaker Gabrielle. The piece recognizes the company's limitations with music that is vocally less extensive and demanding than that Offenbach wrote for the Théâtre de la Gaîté. The musical strength lies rather in the sparkling orchestral melodies - above all waltzes galops and can-cans which allied to a humorous libretto that was Meilhac and Halévy at their best has made the work a perpetual favourite as a symbol of Second Empire gaiety. By the time the piece was revived at the Théâtre des Variétés on 25 September 1873 the fourth of the five acts had been dropped but it is still sometimes included as for instance at Sadler's Wells Theatre in 1961." Andrew Lamb in Grove Music Online. E. Heu [PN E.H. 742] unknown books
