Gilbert, W.S. (1836-1911) W.S. Gilbert's Original Plays. First Series -SIGNED Presentation Copy

Gilbert, W.S. (1836-1911)

W.S. Gilbert's Original Plays. First Series -SIGNED Presentation Copy

London: Chatto and Windus. 1884. "A new edition". A highly uncommon presentation copy from the English dramatist and librettist best known for his 14 comic operas written in collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan. 242 pp., 32 pp. publisher's catalogue dated March 1898 at rear. Containing "The Wicked World," "Pygmalion and Galatea," "Charity," "The Princess," "The Palace of Truth," and "Trial by Jury." Original illustrated green cloth binding, printed in gold and black. Corners very lightly bumped, but overall in very fine condition. Inscribed by Gilbert on the page with the Author's note, "Yours Faithfully, W.S. Gilbert 11 Dec. 1903."

Presentation copies of from Gilbert are very scarce - when found, they are typically inscribed "with the compliments of the author" and the present truly signed copy is a rarity indeed. (5084)

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