Gilbert and Sullivan Online Exhibit: Item Details

Gilbert and Sullivan Online Exhibit Details
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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