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Authorized Copyright Edition. A notice from Gilbert and Sullivan printed at the front states: "Messrs. J.M. Stoddart & Co. have purchased from us the exclusive authority to publish our operas, 'Patience; or Bunthorne's Bride,' and 'The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty,' in the United States of America. We hereby express the earnest wish that they may suffer no invasion of their rights as the sole publishers of our works, through any attempt to put upon the market authorized editions. We make this request for the following reasons." Patience was first performed at the Opera Comique, London on April 23, 1881. Original printed blue paper wrappers. Some mild soiling and edgewear, with a period previous owner's signature to the front panel; otherwise very good. From the library of revered English actor, comedian, musician, and writer Eric Idle, accompanied by a letter of provenance. Idle (b.1943) is a founding member of the British comedy troupe Monty Python, as well as the parody rock group The Rutles, and is the writer of the music and lyrics for the hit Broadway musical Spamalot. Seller Inventory # 75594
Title: PATIENCE; or Bunthorne's Bride: A Comic Opera
Publisher: J.M. Stoddart, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago
Publication Date: 1881
Binding: Wraps
Condition: Very good
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Later printing. Octavo. 42pp. Stapled printed wrapper. Two small tears, a very good early printing of the complete libretto. Seller Inventory # 398674
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Bryn Mawr Bookstore, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.
Paper Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First American edition of the libretto of one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular comic operas. 42pp. Small marginal stain, not affecting print, to first 20 pages, and light wear to extremities of printed wrappers, else fine. Seller Inventory # 007261
Quantity: 1 available