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First run program for W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's grotesque opera in two acts Thespis; or The Gods Grown Old, at the Gaiety Theatre, London. The program also included Henry J. Byon's three-act drama Dearer Than Life.

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,…

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 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…

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 …

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 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 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.

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

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…