Dulcamara; or, The Little Duck and the Great Quack

Dulcamara; or, The Little Duck and the Great Quack

First edition libretto of W. S. Gilbert's extravaganza Dulcamara; or, The Little Duck and the Great Quack. Gilbert’s first acknowledged stage work, Dulcamara was a burlesque of Donizetti’s opera L’Elisir d’Amore. It was produced at the St. James’s Theatre, London, 29 December 1866.

Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author)

David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection

Strand Printing & Publishing Co.

1866

Public domain. There are no known restrictions.

Libretto

1.2.5

43 pages, in yellow printed wraps, 4-1/2 x 7-1/4 inches