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Story Adaptation by Anthony Burgess [John Anthony Burgess Wilson, FRSL 25 February 1917 - 22 November 1993) who published under the pen name Anthony Burgess, was an English writer and composer. From relatively modest beginnings in a Catholic family in Manchester, he eventually became one of the best known English literary figures of the latter half of the twentieth century]. Richard Strauss [Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal]. Introduction by George R. Marek.

(Book #ID 95245)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 44 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xix] 195 (+ i) printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographic stills throughout. Hint of dust to the top edge. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718122100

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Simon, Henry W. [Preface by Frank Howes]

(Book #ID 114093)

Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 43 Essex Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Dorset cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back over brick red ground, top edge dyed red, Dorset cream end sheets. 8vo. 8¾'' x 6''. Contains red and black printed title, (xvi), 611 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, unused and unopened new book, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Strauss, Richard | Hugo von Hofmannsthal | William Mann [Starring: Anne Evans; Josephine Barstow; Kalab Mashesha; Michael Dhue; Neil Warren-Smith in]. Produced by John Copley

(Book #ID 114828)

Performance Programme Dated 1975. 1975.

Original stapled illustrated souvenir theatre programme. 9'' x 5¼''. Contains 44 pages with illustrations and photographs. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Strauss, Johann [Gesangs Text von Richard Genée]

(Book #ID 62534)

Published Leipzig, Aug, Cranz circa 1900. 1900.

Hard back binding in oatmeal cloth covers, morocco black and gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8''. Contains 168 printed pages of piano score with vocal line and words in German. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sadie, Stanley [Edited by]

(Book #ID 66347)

Published by Macmillan Reference Ltd., 25 Eccleston Place, London 2000. London 2000.

Hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 238 printed pages of text with eight monochrome illustrated plates. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 50 mm closed tear to the front upper gutter. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333790197

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