The Mapleson Memoirs, 1848-1888 - Mapleson, James Henry 1830-1901 (London Remington, 1888)
James Henry Mapleson (1830-1901) was an English opera impresario, a leading figure in the development of opera production, and of the careers of singers, in London and New York in the mid-19th century.
Vol. 2 includes an index
Originally published in 1888
Ex libris Bishop's Lawn (beautiful, gilded sticker)
In two volumes, with portrait of the author
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