Bound notebook with libretto pasted-in and annotated on facing pages, used as prompt book. Annotation on inside front cover: 'Property of Mr. D'Oyly Carte. Savoy Theatre London.' Annotation on front fly-leaf: 'Tour Co.'
Printed pages of the libretto detached and adhered to the pages of a larger format bespoke volume. Front cover blocked 'Prompt Book'. Detailed annotations throughout in black and red ink.
D'Oyly Carte: Prompt Book (The Pirates of Penzance)
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Printed pages of the libretto detached and adhered to the pages of a larger format bespoke volume. Front cover blocked 'Prompt Book'. Detailed annotations throughout in black and red ink. Incorporates at the beginning an autograph letter pasted-in (15 Oct 1940) from Charles Pool to 'Richard' re...
Printed pages of the libretto detached and adhered to the pages of a larger format bespoke volume. Front cover blocked 'Prompt Book'. Detailed annotations throughout in black and red ink.