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The Geisha. A Story of a Tea House. A Japanese Musical Play in Two Acts Libretto by Owen Hall. Lyrics by Harry Greenbank. [Piano-vocal score]
by JONES, Sidney 1861-1946
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Syosset, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Hopwood & Crew, 1897. Quarto. Flexible brown leather, titling to spine gilt. 1f. (recto title, verso blank), 1f. (recto cast list, verso contents), 206 pp.
Composer's facsimile signature handstamp to title.
Boards slightly worn. Browned; edges of some leaves worn. Revised edition.
"...The Geisha (1896) achieved enormous success not only in Britain but throughout Europe, where its popularity exceeded that of any other British operetta.... [Jones'] unassuming nature was reflected in his works, particularly The Geisha, which is full of charming numbers, its opening chorus in particular being worthy of Sullivan." Andrew Lamb in Grove Music Online.
Composer's facsimile signature handstamp to title.
Boards slightly worn. Browned; edges of some leaves worn. Revised edition.
"...The Geisha (1896) achieved enormous success not only in Britain but throughout Europe, where its popularity exceeded that of any other British operetta.... [Jones'] unassuming nature was reflected in his works, particularly The Geisha, which is full of charming numbers, its opening chorus in particular being worthy of Sullivan." Andrew Lamb in Grove Music Online.
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- Seller
- J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians LLC
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 27712
- Title
- The Geisha. A Story of a Tea House. A Japanese Musical Play in Two Acts Libretto by Owen Hall. Lyrics by Harry Greenbank. [Piano-vocal score]
- Author
- JONES, Sidney 1861-1946
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Hopwood & Crew
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1897
- Keywords
- 19th century English opera, 19th century English music
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J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians LLC
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About J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians LLC
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