Author: W. S. Gilbert
Title: The Bab Ballads with Which Are Included Songs of a Savoyard
Description: London, Macmillan and Co. 1917. Leather. A smart copy of W. S. Gilbert's comic operas, illustrated throughout with charming drawings by the author. The sixth edition, seventh impression of this work rebound in 1919 in a half calf binding with gilt crests to the boards and gilt detailing to the spine. Top edge gilt. The 'Bab Ballads' takes its title from Gilbert's own childhood nickname. This collection was written long before W. S. Gilbert rose to fame for his comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan. Noted for their 'topsy-turvy' style of humour, these ballads reveal Gilbert's inclination for satire. Rebound in 1919 in a half calf binding. Externally generally smart, though slightly faded to the spine and boards. Internally, firmly bound. Marginal age toning to pages which are otherwise clean. Very Good . Ill.: W. S. Gilbert. Very Good .

Keywords: Gilbert and Sullivan Comic opera Ballads Comic opera W. S. Gilbert


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