SERPETTE, Gaston 1846-1904

Fanfreluche Opéra Comique en trois actes de Gaston Hirsch, St. Arroman & Burani ... Théâtre de la Renaissance ... Partition Chant et Piano transcrite par L. Grillet. [Piano-vocal score]

Paris: Choudens Père & Fils [PN A. C. 5185], [Ca. 1883].

Large octavo. Quarter black calf with black textured cloth boards, and publisher's label to upper board. 1f. (recto title within illustrated border by L. Denis, verso blank), 1f. (recto dedication, verso notes), 1f. (notes on first performance, named cast list, and contents), 2-178, 183-187, [i] (blank) pp.

Named cast includes Jeanne Granier, Silly, Blanche Brun, d'Albe, Vandeline, Sandic, Morlet, Jolly, Germain, Mercier, Sujol, Dervilliers, Lamy, and Remondi.

Binding slightly worn. Occasional minor foxing; some signatures partially split; occasional markings in blue crayon; portion lacking to upper margin of p. 121/122, not affecting music.

First Edition, later issue.

First performed in Paris at the Théâtre de la Renaissance on 16 December 1883, under the direction of Hecquard.

Item #29276

Price: $45.00  other currencies