A Comic Opera Life, Lindsay Harman — 1st Edition

£65.00

A Comic Opera Life, Lindsay Harman — 1st Edition

Name: A Comic Opera Life, Lindsay Harman — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6440
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Publication: West Hartlepool, William Barlow, 1924

Formatting: 8vo.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original red cloth boards remain firm and robust, presenting well with only minor rubbing to the extremities and a slight degree of sun-fading to the spine. The binding is remarkably tight and square for a volume of this era, showing no signs of leaning or weakness at the hinges. Internally, the text block exhibits typical age-toning and moderate scattered foxing, most notably along the page edges and preliminary leaves, but remains entirely legible and free from major structural defects or tears. The blind-stamped front emblem and black spine lettering retain their clarity, making for a handsome, well-preserved surviving copy.

Catalogue Note: First edition. A decidedly scarce theatrical memoir featuring a photographic frontispiece. This volume offers a highly detailed, first-hand account of the author's tenure in late 19th-century and early 20th-century comic opera companies.

True first printings of this regional publication are uncommon on the open market, particularly in their original cloth bindings without institutional stamps or significant restorative work.

Drawing from over a decade of experience treading the boards with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company between 1890 and 1901, Lindsay Harman provides a captivating, behind-the-curtain look at the golden age of comic opera. From serving in the chorus line to understudying major roles and travelling across the Atlantic for North American tours, Harman recounts the trials, triumphs, and daily realities of a touring theatrical performer and producer. This memoir stands as a vivid and engaging historical record for enthusiasts of Gilbert and Sullivan and Victorian theatre.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Lindsay Harman

Book Publisher: William Barlow

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Film & Theatre

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1924

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: West Hartlepool, United Kingdom

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