Glyndebourne Festival Programme 1952 - 1982 Bound 5 Hardback Book Opera Arts
$ 107.75
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Glyndebourne Festival Programme 1952 - 1982 Bound 5 Hardback Book Opera Arts. A substantial and highly desirable set for display, research, or collection. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Binding has minimal wear. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. Glyndebourne Festival Programmes 1952 - 1982 - Bound into 5 Books Complete run 31 issues A remarkable and beautifully preserved collection of Glyndebourne Festival Opera Programmes, covering the years 1952 to 1982, professionally bound into five hardback volumes. This extensive 30‑year archive captures the evolution of one of the world’s most prestigious opera festivals, featuring original programme books filled with cast lists, production notes, rehearsal photography, costume and set designs, and essays by leading music writers. These bound volumes offer a rare opportunity for collectors, opera historians, and Glyndebourne enthusiasts to own a continuous run of vintage festival programmes in an elegant, library‑quality format. Ideal for anyone interested in opera memorabilia, classical music history, British performing arts, or the heritage of Glyndebourne, Lewes, and the Christie family. A substantial and highly desirable set for display, research, or collection. This impressive set also includes a selection of original vintage newspaper clippings, carefully preserved alongside the programmes. These clippings feature contemporary reviews, critical commentary, cast announcements, and festival coverage from the period, offering valuable historical context and insight into how Glyndebourne productions were received at the time. 1952 - 1957 1958 - 1963 1964 - 1968 1969 - 1977 1978 -1982 Approx. Dimensions: Width: 25cm Shelf height 30.5cm Total shelf length (Set): 28cm Condition: VINTAGE VERY GOOD - Photo's of Actual Product - See photos to confirm condition A Programme that has been bound into volumes. Minimal damage to the cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. ------------------- Please See my eBay shop for more Modern & Vintage Books Add as a favourite seller, new stock added daily Thanks for looking
