Elmslie Kenward Libretto (9 results)
Language: English
Published by Boosey & Hawkes, New York, 1965
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Clayton Fine Books, Shepherdstown, WV, U.S.A.Clayton Fine Books
Contact seller4-star sellerSoft cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Near fine in wrappers. Elmslie's libretto for Ned Rorem's opera based on Strindberg's play.

Published by Boosey & Hawkes, New York, 1966
- Softcover
Seller: MLC Books, Northfield, MN, U.S.A.MLC Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
£ 19.44
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Add to basketStaplebound Wraps. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Libretto only, no music, 86 pages. Lightly rubbed, corners bumped, no names or markings noted. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Published by Boosey and Hawkes, 1966
- Softcover
Seller: Tim's Used Books Provincetown Mass., Provincetown, MA, U.S.A.Tim's Used Books Provincetown Mass.
Contact seller5-star sellerSoft cover. Condition: Fair. Considerable stains, soiling to covers. No marks in text. Not a library book. Ships in a cardboard enclosure. Tim's Used Books, open shop in Provincetown, Massachusetts, recognized since 1991 for good books at reasonable prices. Thank you.
Published by NY: Belwin MIlls, 1974, 1974
- Softcover
Seller: NUDEL BOOKS, New York, NY, U.S.A.NUDEL BOOKS
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo, illus wrappers, price blacked out else VG+ (HP1).
Language: English
Published by Boosey & Hawkes, New York, 1966
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Clayton Fine Books, Shepherdstown, WV, U.S.A.Clayton Fine Books
Contact seller4-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
£ 155.57
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Libretto. Near fine in original wrappers with wear at one corner.

Lizzie Borden: A Family Portrait in Three Acts
ELMSLIE, Kenward, libretto; music by Jack Beeson; based on a scenario by Richard Plant
Published by Boosey and Hawkes, (New York), 1966
- Softcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerSoftcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Stapled wrappers. Fine. Signed by the poet Elmslie. Very scarce.
Published by NY: Boosey and Hawkes, 1966, 1966
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: NUDEL BOOKS, New York, NY, U.S.A.NUDEL BOOKS
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo, soft stapled wrappers, VG with a little soiling, 56pp., with 3 ink emanadations in Elmslie's hand???? (S1-2).
The Sweet Bye and Bye
Elmslie, Kenward (libretto); Beeson, Jack (music); Brainard, Joe (cover design); [Richardson, Claibe]
Published by Boosey & Hawkes, [New York], 1966
- Softcover
- Signed
Seller: Sanctuary Books, A.B.A.A., New York, NY, U.S.A.Sanctuary Books, A.B.A.A.
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Very Good+. Staple-bound illustrated wraps; 4to; pp. [6], 1-[86]. Inscribed by the librettist on the half-title page: "For Claibe - '.came a lovely golden voice.' Love, Kenward." Wraps faintly rubbed and a little dust-soiled along spine; tiny chip at top corner of rear cover; small faint stain at top edge of half-title page, not infringing upon inscription or text. Kenward Elmslie was a writer, publisher, and performer associated with the New York School of poetry. He collaborated with the composer Claibe Richardson on the theatrical productions "Lola," and Truman Capote's "The Grass Harp." A nice association copy. …
- Softcover
Seller: Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents, Glen Head, NY, U.S.A.Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
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Add to basketCondition: Near Fine. New York (1966) Boosey & Hawkes. Lg.4to., 238p., bright orange and blue wraps. Near Fine, light cover tonding ; very slight cover wear. No ownership marks. Beautiful cover! Pictures available on request.