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Cast of the first public performance of Cox and Box; or the Long Lost Brothers, at the Adelphi Theatre, London. Performance was part of a benefit program in aid of the widow and children of Punch artist C. H. Bennett.

Portrait photograph of W. S. Gilbert by Alfred Ellis, London. Matted and framed, signed on the image by Gilbert.

Souvenir program for W. S. Gilbert's original domestic pantomime in two acts Harlequin and the Fairy's Dilemma and his "tragic episode, in three tabloids" Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. This was a single benefit performance at the Garrick Theatre,…

Portrait photograph of W. S. Gilbert, in dark suit, by Elliott & Fry, London. Mount is marked "'Mr. W. S. Gilbert."

Small ink drawing of seated man in ruff collar reading a book, signed "Bab." The drawing was used to illustrate the song "A man who would woo a fair maid," from The Yeomen of the Guard, which appeared on page 75 of Songs of a Savoyard.

First edition of W. S. Gilbert's Songs of a Savoyard, inscribed on front title by Gilbert (to actress Agnes Wyatt) "With the author's kind regard and sincere thanks. Graemes Dyke, Harrow Weald, 30th Oct 1890." Dedicated to Sir Arthur Sullivan.

Decorative card program for W. S. Gilbert's mythological comedy in three acts Pygmalion and Galatea and his original drama in one act Comedy and Tragedy at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, London.

First edition libretto of W. S. Gilbert's play Gretchen in red decorative binding. It was produced at the Royal Olympic Theatre, London, 24 March 1879. Dedicated to Miss Marion Terry.

First night program for W. S. Gilbert's play Gretchen at the Royal Olympic Theatre, London. The program also includes the farce Jolliboy's Woes (by Charles S. Fawcett).

Illustrated program for W. S. Gilbert's three act farcical comedy Engaged at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. The program also includes the farce By the Sea (by an unidentified author).