Boldly penned AMQS from the English/Welsh composer considered Arthur Sullivan's successor. He composed a great output of incidental music for stage and many comic operas ("Merrie England" and "Tom Jones") as well as much symphonic music ("Welsh Rhapsody"), and songs. 5 measures, marked "Allegro giocoso" and identified by the composer as from his very celebrated comic opera "Merrie England." Dated May 11th, 1903, the year after the premiere. 15 x 17.5 cm and in fine condition.