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W. S. Gilbert. Ruddygore. London: Chappell & Co., [1887]. First edition, first state of the libretto, open to Despard and Margaret’s duet. This libretto was used for only a few performances Jan. 22-26, 1887 before Gilbert embarked on a series of revisions. "Sunday school" was replaced by "National school" at the end of the duet in all subsequent printings of the libretto. | ||||
Harold Kanthor Collection of Gilbert & Sullivan |
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