Imperfect copy, lacking the title page, of the libretto of ‘La Traviata’ by Verdi (Paris, 1865).
Scope and Contents
The copy contains two printed summaries of the plot tipped in at the front (folios i-ii) and numerous stage directions written on leaves tipped in throughout the volume and in the margins of the printed pages, as well as alterations to the text, for an unidentified apparently late nineteenth-century French production.
The volume is signed by Ernest Marchand (deleted) and Francois Runaio on the upper cover which is inscribed 'Travrata mise en Scène n[o]. 2', and by Marchand on page 3 of the printed text.
Dates
- Creation: 1865, late 19th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
40 Leaves ; Small quarto.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
ii (printed) + 17 folios, dispersed through 41 printed pages.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1967.
Bibliography
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk