Vintage Metropolitan Opera House Grand Opera libretto for Peter Cornelius’ comic opera Der Barbier von Bagdad (The Barber of Bagdad), published by Fred. Rullman, Inc., New York City. The title page identifies the work as a comic opera in two acts, with music and original book by Peter Cornelius and the English version by Frederick H. Martens, copyright 1925. The text is presented in parallel German and English, making this an interesting piece of early 20th-century Metropolitan Opera and theatrical ephemera. The illustrated paper cover bears “Metropolitan Opera House – Grand Opera,” identifies Giulio Gatti-Casazza as General Manager, and retains its original 35-cent price marking. The rear cover features a period advertisement for Hardman Pianos / Hardman Peck & Co., noting the firm's association with the Metropolitan Opera House.

MEASURES: 10 X 7 inches

CONDITION REPORT:
Fair antique condition with substantial age and handling wear. Covers and pages exhibit overall toning, discoloration, scattered staining and soiling. Paper covers have numerous edge tears, chips and losses, particularly along the upper edge and corners. Spine/fold shows considerable wear with splitting and weakening around the staples. Old retail price stickers remain affixed to the front cover. Interior pages exhibit toning and occasional edge tears and losses. Binding remains fragile.