Record ID:
418668
Accession number:
GSC 100265
Creator:
Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911, author.
Biographical Data:
English dramatist, author, librettist, stage director, and illustrator.
Title:
My maiden brief : autograph manuscript signed, with autograph corrections.
Credit Line:
Gift of Reginald Allen.
Notes:
Title from caption on page 1 of manuscript.
Signed on page 1 at upper right: W.S. Gilbert / 11 Clement's Inn, / Strand.; at the bottom of page 15: [W.S. Gilbert crossed out in pen] W. Schwenck Gilbert.
Manuscript by W.S. Gilbert, 15 numbered leaves, with corrections in the hand of the author throughout; written on lined blue paper.
A humorous sketch based on Gilbert's own experience as a young man entering the legal profession; originally published anonymously in the Cornhill Magazine for December, 1863 (p. 725-732).
Provenance:
Reginald Allen.
Associated names:
Allen, Reginald, former owner.
Department:
Music Collection: