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1	The Bab ballads more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert W. S. Gilbert, renowned author of the "Savoy Operas," was also the creator of the "Bab Ballads"--"possibly the best comic verse--and surely the best illustrated--in the English language," according to James Ellis. Gilbert published these poems, together with his own, grotesque drawings signed "Bab," a childhood nickname, in "Fun" and other ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.07! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The "Bab" Ballads Much Sound and Little Sense by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. see all copies from $5.00! new only from $20.19! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Authentic Gilbert & Sullivan Songbook more books like this by Arthur S Sullivan (Composer), Sir William Schwenk Gilbert (Composer), James Spero (Editor) Fortunately many of the early vocal scores authorized by Sir Arthur Sullivan still exist--and are reprinted here. This volume features 92 songs from all 14 Gilbert & Sullivan operettas, reproduced here in the original key, in Sullivan's original piano arrangements. Included are songs from such well known works as HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of ... see all copies from $21.95! first editions
4	The Mikado more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan A lighthearted burlesque of Victorian English culture and the vagaries of love, set in a fanciful (and wholly imaginary) Japanese society, and one of the most admired of all the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. The sparkling lyrics and witty dialogue are as much a delight to read as they are to hear with musical accompaniment. This edition contains ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
5	H. M. S. Pinafore more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan Deliciously satirical tale, full of saucy banter and inventive rhymes, of the captain's daughter and the lowly sailor who seeks her hand. As delightful on the printed page as well as the stage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
6	Fifty Bab Ballads more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert Excerpt from The Rival Curates: He lived on curds and whey, And daily sang their praises, And then he?d go and playWith buttercups and daisies. see all copies from $10.00! new only from $14.39! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Gilbert & Sullivan more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert (Composer), Sir Arthur Sullivan (Composer) The masters of English operetta, lyricist/librettist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan defined the genre and influenced all musical theatre after them. This comprehensive collection in our acclaimed World's Great Classical Music series presents 67 selections from 13 of their collaborations, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.24! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Pirates of Penzance or the Slave of Duty more books like this by William S Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan Contains the musical score and dialogue for the Gilbert and Sullivan play "The Pirates of Penzance." see all copies from $5.98! new only from $9.79! \| SVS
9	The Story of the Mikado more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert, Alice B Woodward (Illustrator) 1921. The last literary work by Sir William S. Gilbert tells the story of The Mikado afresh. A lighthearted burlesque of Victorian English culture and the vagaries of love, set in a fanciful (and wholly imaginary) Japanese society. It is one of the most admired of all the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. See other titles by this author available ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $16.55! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert CONTENTS. The Yarn of the Nancy Bell 7 Captain Reece 12 The Bishop and the Busman 17 The Folly of Brown 21 The Three Kings of Chickeraboo . 25 The Bishop of Rum-ti-Foo 29 To the Terrestrial Globe 34 General John 35 Sir Guy the Crusader 38 King Borria Bungalee Boo 42 The Troubadour 48 The Force of Argument 53 Only a Dancing Girl 58 The Sensation ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $10.64! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Original Plays by W. S. Gilbert more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert 1925. Gilbert, English dramatist and writer of humorous verse, is best remembered as librettist of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. The First Series contains: The Wicked World, Pygmalion and Galatea, Charity, The Princess, The Palace of Truth, Trial by Jury and Iolanthe. see all copies from $12.78! new only from $23.73! \| first editions \| SVS
12	The Bab ballads with which are included Songs of a Savoyard more books like this by W. S. Gilbert see all copies from $6.39! first editions
13 view cover	Original Plays more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. see all copies from $8.00! new only from $25.67! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Complete Gilbert & Sullivan more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert (Illustrator), Deems Taylor (Introduction by) The complete libretti of Gilbert and Sullivan's operas are reprinted here, illustrated by more than 200 of Gilbert's drawings. Deems Taylor, the popular New York opera composer, contributed the introduction to this edition. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $42.49!
15	Gilbert Before Sullivan: Six Comic Plays, more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert see all copies from $9.99! new only from $20.70! \| first editions
16	Yeomen of the Guard more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert, Russell Flint (Illustrator), Charles Brock (Illustrator) Presents the script and lyrics of Gilbert and Sullivan's opera, "The Yeomen of the Guard." see all copies from $4.00! first editions
17 view cover	London Assurance and Other Victorian Comedies more books like this by Dion Boucicault, Sir William Schwenk Gilbert, Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton Dion Boucicault: London Assurance W. S. Gilbert: Engaged Edward Bulwer-Lytton: Money Henry James: The High Bid Oxford English Drama offers plays from the sixteenth to the early twentieth centuries in selections that make available both rarely printed and canonical works. The texts are freshly edited using modern spelling. Critical introductions, ... see all copies from $5.12! new only from $7.94!
18 view cover	Songs of a Savoyard more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) was an English dramatist, librettist and illustrator best known for his fourteen comic operas produced in collaboration with the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, of which the most famous include H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and one of the most frequently performed works in the history of musical ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $10.07! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	H.M.S. Pinafore Vocal Score more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan, Sir Arthur Sullivan Famed duo's first smash hit about a lowly able seaman who falls in love with the Captain's daughter is now available in a handsome new edition, using original manuscripts and early sources. This will be an indispensable rehearsal aid for soloists, chorus members, and pianists. see all copies from $12.00! new only from $12.18! \| SVS
20	Asimov's Annotated Gilbert and Sullivan more books like this by Isaac Asimov (Adapted by), Sir William Schwenk Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan see all copies from $87.91! first editions
21 view cover	H.M.S. Pinafore in Full Score more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan, Sir Arthur Sullivan Popular from its first performance in 1878, this work contains some of Gilbert's most clever flashes of wit and a number of Sullivan's most charming melodies. This new edition by Carl Simpson and Ephraim Hammett Jones is sure to delight Gilbert and Sullivan fans, operetta lovers, musicians, and students. see all copies from $11.49! new only from $11.49!
22	Plays by W. S. Gilbert: The Palace of the Truth, Sweethearts, Princess Toto, Engaged, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert, George Rowell (Photographer), Martin Banham (Editor) This edition includes four plays and one libretto, covering more than twenty years of the dramatist's career: The Palace of Truth (1870), Sweethearts (1874), Princess Toto (1876), Engaged (1877) and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (1891). The collection demonstrates that Gilbert was an original dramatist in his own right. The sophisticated irony of ... see all copies from $24.40! first editions
23 view cover	The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan more books like this by Gilbert and Sullivan, Sir William Schwenk Gilbert 42 songs from the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire from such works as Trial by Jury -- H.M.S. Pinafore -- The Pirates of Penzance -- Princess Ida -- The Mikado -- and more. Many B&W photos. Arranged for piano, voice and guitar. see all copies from $6.00!
24 view cover	Savoy Operas (1909) more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert see all copies from $5.95! new only from $21.23! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Bab Ballads: Topsy-Turvy more books like this by Jim Broadbent (Read by), Sir William Schwenk Gilbert For the first time on audiobook are the ballads of W.S. Gilbert, of Gilbert and Sullivan, the Victorian operetta writers. Broadbent is playing W.S. Gilbert in "Topsy-Turvey, " directed by Mike Leigh. Unabridged. see all copies from $4.85! new only from $5.19!

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