Author: Herbert, Victor; MacDonough, Glen
Title: Songs and Excerpts from Babes in Toyland. A Musical Extravaganza {an Association Copy]
Description: New York / Chicago / London / San Francisco , M. Witmark & Sons, 1903. First Edition. First edition; 11 x 8 3/4; pp. [2], 5-157, [1]; pictorial wraps and 1/4 cloth; a few chips to edges of front wrap; text block pulling a bit at front hinge; in about good condition. Signed and inscribed by Victor Herbert to actress Marie Burroughs on title page. Also included is a manuscript musical quotation to front wrap verso. Victor August Herbert (1859 - 1924) was an Irish-American composer, celist, and orchestra conductor - best known for his numerous, highly successful operettas, including the current one, which would be his first major hit. Marie Burroughs (1866 - 1926) was a famous Broadway actress, described by author Willa Cather as: "not a very great actress, but she is great enough to be allowed to do her best unhindered. Good .

Keywords: Operetta, Americana


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