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The King's Henchman: A Play in Three Acts -
Edna St. Vincent Millay
1927 - Harper & Brothers, New York - First Edition
A fine first edition of Millay’s three part libretto which was commissioned for Opera by the composer Deems Taylor and was performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York the same year of publication.
The libretto is based on both legend and historical figures documented in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle including Edgar the Peaceful, Elfrida of Devon, and Dunstan. It tells the story of a love triangle between King Eadgar, his henchman Aethelwold, and Aelfrida, daughter of the Thane of Devon.
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Price HK$ 1,500
1927 - Harper & Brothers, New York - First Edition
A fine first edition of Millay’s three part libretto which was commissioned for Opera by the composer Deems Taylor and was performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York the same year of publication.The libretto is based on both legend and historical figures documented in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle including Edgar the Peaceful, Elfrida of Devon, and Dunstan. It tells the story of a love triangle between King Eadgar, his henchman Aethelwold, and Aelfrida, daughter of the Thane of Devon.
Housed in bespoke morocco slipcase and chemise.
More details
Price HK$ 1,500