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Libretto of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's grotesque opera in two acts Thespis; or The Gods Grown Old. It was produced at the Gaiety Theatre, London, 23 December 1871.

First night illustrated card program for W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera Ruddygore; or, The Witch's Curse at the Savoy Theatre, London. Program includes the statement that "On this occasion the opera will be conducted by the…

First night paper program for W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera Utopia (Limited); or, The Flowers of Progress at the Savoy Theatre, London. Program includes the statement that "On this occasion the opera will be conducted by the…

Libretto for Gilbert & Sullivan's opera The Gondoliers; or, The King of Barataria.

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.

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.

A Letter addressed to the Members of the Dramatic Profession in reply to Miss Henrietta Hobson's Pamphlet. By W. S. Gilbert.

First edition libretto ("Printed for Private Circulation Only") of W. S. Gilbert's "entirely original fairy comedy" The Wicked World, inscribed on front cover by Gilbert (to critic Moy Thomas) "With the author's compliments." The Wicked World was …

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…

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.