244 pp. Trade paperback format. Lightly rubbed on the corners with a flat uncreased spine; no interior markings. Known mainly for the comic operas he wrote with Arthur Sullivan, Gilbert was also an accomlished author of short stories. This story collection contains: Introduction by Peter Haining; My Maiden Brief; The Poisoned Postage Stamp; Maxwell and I; TheTriumph of Vice; Jones' Victoria Cross; Diamonds; An Elixir of Love; Tom Poulton's Joke; Creatures of Impulse; The Wicked World; Wide Awake; Comedy and Tragedy; Foggerty's Fairy; The Burglar's Story; The Finger of Fate; Little Mim; Angela; The Fairy's Dilemma; The Lady in the Plaid Shawl; and Trial by Jury. Size: 8vo.

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Title

THE LOST STORIES OF W. S. GILBERT

Publisher

Robson Books, London

Publication Date

1985

Language

English

ISBN 10

0860513378

ISBN 13

9780860513377

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

First Printing - First Thus.

Condition

Very Good

Book Type

Book

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Gathers humorous stories by the famous British librettist who collaborated with composer, Arthur Sullivan

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