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1934149520Paris: Studio Piaz 1934. Four vintage oversize photographs from the 1934 revival of Jacques Offenbach's 1875 operetta showing actress Josephine Baker in costume as Dora. All photographs with the stamp of Studio Piaz at the lower corner of the recto and one with the address stamp of J. Manuel Richard Baker's personal secretary on the verso.<br/><br/>The operatic debut of the longtime comedian actor and dancer. The production which was staged at the Theatre Marigny in Paris was the first time Jacques Offenbach's comic operetta had been staged since its 1875 debut. <br/><br/>Two photos 11.5 x 9.25 inches and two photos 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus overall one photo with brief archival reinforcement at the corners on the verso. Studio Piaz unknown books
197728806Kassel: Alkor 1977. Small folio. Original publisher's full black cloth with titling in silver to upper and spine. 1f. recto half title verso blank 1f. recto title verso copyright statement 1f. recto dedication verso blank vii-x cast list instrumentation contents xi-xxiii foreword i blank 379 380 blank 381-444 supplementary material pp. Text in German and French. In dustjacket. <br/><br/>Dustjacket worn. Critical edition.<br/><br/>Les contes d'Hoffmann to a libretto by Barbier completed by Giraud 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." Andrew Lamb in Grove Music Online. Alkor unknown books
196328775n.p.: Galliard PN 18682R 1963. Folio. Original publisher's white illustrated wrappers printed in red and black with preface to verso of upper. 1f. recto title verso production notes 22 pp.<br/><br/>With an autograph letter from Joseph Horovitz addressed to "Colin" regarding the possibility of performing the work in London. Undated. "If you like my adaptation of the enclosed we might indeed join forces one day and mount an evening of Offenbach one-acters."<br/><br/>Upper wrapper stamped "Professional Copy."<br/><br/>Wrappers slightly soiled. Les deux aveugles to a libretto by Moinaux was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens Salle Marigny on July 5 1855.<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<br/><br/>Joseph Horovitz b. 1926 an Austrian-born British composer conductor and pianist was a student of Nadia Boulanger in Paris. "He is a composer of remarkable versatility graceful wit and an enviable ability to communicate whether in his refreshingly light or more serious styles." Ernest Bradbury and Malcolm Miller in Grove Music Online. Galliard [PN 18682R] unknown books
197028861Berlin: Bote & Bock PN B & B 15516 531 1970. Folio. Original publisher's light gray printed wrappers. 1f. recto title verso copyright statement 1f. recto cast list and orchestration verso contents 230 pp. Text in German and French. Second version. <br/><br/>La vie parisienne to a libretto by Meilhac and Halévy was first performed in Paris at the Palais-Royal on October 31 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. Bote & Bock [ PN B & B 15516 (531)] unknown books
1940031047New Y.: G. Schirmer 1940. The book by Jules Barbier. English version by Charles Henry Meltzer. Vocal score. viii 245p. music original green cloth with gilt lettering quarto format G. Schirmer's collection of operas. G. Schirmer unknown books
190728788Paris: 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.<br/><br/>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.<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 [PN A.C. 5301] unknown books
196928800Paris. Berlin: Heugel & Cie Au Menestrel. Bote und Bock PN H. 31834 1969. Folio. Original publisher's gray printed wrappers. 1f. recto title verso cast list and instrumentation 1f. recto note verso contents 109 i blank pp. Text in French and German.<br/><br/>Wrappers slightly worn. Croquefer ou Le dernier des paladins to a libretto by Jaime and Tréfeu was first performed on February 12 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. Heugel & Cie, Au Menestrel... Bote und Bock [PN H. 31834] unknown books
197029207Berlin - Wiesbaden: Bote & Bock PN B. & B. 4426 1970. Large octavo. Original publisher's gray printed wrappers. 1f. recto title verso cast list contents and orchestration 3-88 pp. Text in German and French. Pépito to a libretto by Moinaux and Battu was first performed in Paris at the Variétés on October 28 1853.<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. Bote & Bock [PN B. & B. 4426] unknown books
196028869Berlin-Wiesbaden: Bote & Bock PN B & B 22025 961 1960. Large octavo. Original publisher's dark ivory wrappers printed in dark blue. 1f. recto title verso blank 1f. recto cast list orchestration and notes on first performance verso contents 5-289 i blank pp. Text in German and French. First performed in Baden-Baden on the 31st July 1869.<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 a revised version in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisien on December 7 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. Bote & Bock [PN B & B 22025 (961)] unknown books
194529228Paris: 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.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Théo Grivot Fonti Lyon Castello Jane Eyre Bonnet Daubray and Troy.<br/><br/>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 November 29 1873.<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 [PN A. C. 2744] unknown books
196028868Paris: 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.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Brasseur Hyacinthe Gil Pérès Priston Lassouche Martal Ferdinand Zulma Bouffar C. Montaland Honorine Thierret Paurelle Massin Ledard Breton and Henry.<br/><br/>Wrappers slightly worn. Third version. Printed form Rouart-Lerolle plates.<br/><br/>La vie parisienne to a libretto by Meilhac and Halévy was first performed in Paris at the Palais-Royal on October 31 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. 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. 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. Éditions Salabert [PN R. L. et Cie. 6742] unknown books
19719007144New York: Schirmer 1971. paperback. Fine Condition. Bound in publisher's original wrappers. Text is in French and English. <br/><br/> Schirmer paperback books
198028776n.p.: Orion Music Reprints 1980. Large octavo. Original publisher's light green wrappers with title within decorative border. 1f. recto title within decorative border verso named cast list and contents 5-64 pp.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Judic Grivot Suzanne and Ed. Georges. Bagatelle to a libretto by Crémieux and Blum was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on May 21 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." Andrew Lamb in Grove Music Online. Orion Music Reprints unknown books
198028483Berlin - Wiesbaden: Bote & Bock PN B & B 22813 1374 1980. Folio. Original publisher's light gray llustrated wrappers. 1 illustrated title 2 cast list and contents 3-86 i publisher's catalogue i blank pp.<br/><br/>Wrappers slightly worn. Revised version.<br/><br/>Le financier et le savetier to a libretto by Crémieux and About was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on September 23 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. Bote & Bock [PN B & B 22813 (1374)] unknown books
196129205Berlin - Wiesbaden: Bote & Bock PNs B & B 4801-4807 1961. Large octavo. Original publisher's dark ivory printed wrappers. 1f. recto title verso copyright 1f. recto cast list contents and notes on first performance verso blank 3-77 i blank pp. Text in German and French dialogue in German.<br/><br/>Titling to spine in black. Small label to title with "Léon Morand" as librettist. 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. Bote & Bock [PNs B & B 4801-4807] unknown books
198528768n.p.: Belwin-Mills PN A544 1985. Large octavo. Original publisher's illustrated wrappers. 1f. recto title verso copyright iii note in French and English iv-v synopsis in French vi-vii synopsis in English viii biography of composer in English 1 secondary title 2 named cast list 3 contents 4-220 pp. Wth publisher's catalogue to verso of upper wrapper.<br/><br/>Two superficial horizontal cuts to upper wrapper. La boîte au lait to a libretto by Grangé and Noriac was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on November 3 1876.<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 Onl. Belwin-Mills [PN A544] unknown books
194728484Paris: Choudens PN A.C. 4740 1947. Large octavo. Original publisher's gray wrappers with title within decorative border. 1f. recto title within decorative border by Buval verso blank 1 notes on first performance named cast list and contents 2-232 1f. blank pp.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Simon-Girard Girard Vernon Lestrade Reval Luco Lepers Simon-Max Maugé Bartel and Henriot.<br/><br/>Wrappers partially detached; spine reinforced with tape. Some signatures split; minor chipping to upper margins. Reprint from first edition plates.<br/><br/>La fille du tambour-major to a libretto by Chivot and Duru was first performed in Paris at the Folies-Dramatiques on December 13 1879.<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 [PN A.C. 4740] unknown books
194729206Paris: 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.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Théo Dartaux and Daubray.<br/><br/>Short splits to wrappers at joints. Printed from first edition plates. <br/><br/>Pomme d'api to a libretto by Halévy and Busnach was first performed in Paris at the Renaissance on September 4 1873.<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 [PN A. C. 2692] unknown books
195129217New York: G. Schirmer PN 42367 1951. Large octavo. Original publisher's decorative turquoise wrappers. 1f. recto title verso copyright statement 1f. recto cast list verso contents 88 pp.<br/><br/>Wrappers slightly worn. M. Choufleuri restera chez lui to a libretto by Saint-Rémy Duc de Morny L'Epine Crémieux and Halévy was first performed at the Présidence du Corps Législatif on May 31 1861 and at the Bouffes-Parisien on September 14 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. G. Schirmer [PN 42367] unknown books
191528807London: J. B. Cramer PN J. B. C. & Co. 11657 1915. Quarto. Red cloth0-backed gray stiff printed wrappers. 1f. recto title verso cast list 1f. recto argument verso contents 315 i publisher's catalogue pp. Text in English and French. Publisher's advertisement to verso of lower wrapper.<br/><br/>Occasional performance markings in pencil.<br/><br/>Titling to spine in black ink; handstamp to upper margin of upper board. Some signatures split; handstamp to upper margin of title. Fifth version.<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. J. B. Cramer [PN J. B. C. & Co. 11657] unknown books
19859007145New York: Belwin-Mills 1985. paperback. Fine Condition. Bound in publisher's original wrappers. Text is in French. <br/><br/> Belwin-Mills paperback books
197129193New York: G. Schirmer PN 46699 1971. Large octavo. Original publisher's red and yellow decorative wrappers. i title ii-v introduction and notes vi cast list and contents 114 pp.<br/><br/>Titling to spine in manuscript. Ba-ta-clan to a libretto by Halévy was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on December 29 1855.<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. Schirmer [PN 46699] unknown books
198229229New York: Belwin-Mills PN A. 580 1982. Large octavo. Original publisher's white decorative wrappers printed in colour. 1f. recto title verso copyright and instrumentation iii introduction iv synopsis in French v synopsis in English vi cast list vii contents viii foreword to the English version 88 89-119 libretto 120 biographical notes pp. Text in French and English. L'île de Tulipatan to a libretto by Chivot and Duru was first performed in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on September 30 1868.<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. Belwin-Mills [PN A. 580] unknown books
198229185New York: Belwin-Mills PN A539 1982. Large octavo. Original publisher's ivory wrappers printed in colour. 1f. recto title verso copyright iii note iv-v synopsis vi cast list vii contents i full-page illustration 172 173-200 libretto pp. Text in French and English. Les bavards Bavard et bavardel to a libretto by Nuitter after Cervantes' Los habladores was first performed in Bad Ems on July 11 1862; in Vienna at the Kaitheater on November 20 1862; and in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens on February 20 1863.<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. Belwin-Mills [PN A539] unknown books
193729213London: Boosey & Co. PN H. 14748 1937. Large octavo. Original publisher's dark ivory wrappers printed in dark brown. 1f. recto title verso introduction i named cast list and act list 4-223 i publisher's catalogue pp. Text in English only.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Enid Cruickshank Nancy Neale Bruce Carfax Eddie GarrW. S. Percy Peter Owen Richard Goolden Clifton Boyne Darroll Richards Norah Colton Hazel Jennings Molly Johnson Marjorie Tomlin Patrick Worsley Hilton Porter Arthur Hoskins and Walter Bird.<br/><br/>Wrappers very slightly worn and soiled; small price handstamp to upper corner of upper; spine creased. Former owner's signature and address "Marshall Stone" to upper margin of title; annotation to lower margin of cast leaf in red pencil; lyrics to pp. 133-139 annotated in pencil and red ink. La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein to a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy was first performed in Paris at the 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. 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. Boosey & Co. [PN H. 14748] unknown books
