Bianco; or, The Enchanted Sword: A Grand, Romantic, and Fairy Pantomime in Ten Tableaux with an Introductory Prologue; invented and composed by Jerome Ravel
New York: Wardle Corbyn, 1857. Paperback. "First produced at Niblo's Garden." 11, [1] p.; 23 cm. Pink wrappers; front wrapper printed in black within decorative border; back wrapper blank. "Corbyn's American Edition of Ballet and Pantomime Books" -- at head of front wrapper. Translated from Jerome Ravel's original French manuscript by W. Corbyn. Includes cast list with Antoine Ravel in the title role and Jerome Ravel as Don Brocolo. Jerome and Antoine Ravel were part of the performing Ravel family who first came to the United States in 1832. After touring in the United States and Europe for many years, they retired to France in about 1867. Very scarce. In Very Good- Condition: wrapper is lightly soiled; 2/5-cm. closed tear from fore-edge of front wrapper and first leaf; minor separations at ends of spine; lightly creased. Very Good -. Item #004258
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