Britten (Benjamin).
Gloriana, An Opera in Three Acts by William Plomer. Music by Benjamin Britten Opus 53.
Boosey & Hawkes, 1953, lettered limited edition of ten copies hors commerce, signed by the composer and the librettist, this letter A with accompanying letter from the publisher to the Earl of Harewood which explains that the composer requested that the first of these ten copies 'go to you as a token of gratitude for all the help and encouragement you have given in the creation of 'Gloriana' and its first production.' Top edge gilt, printed on hand-made paper and bound in parchment. Spine slightly dust marked, otherwise Fine in tanned and worn slipcase.
[100 numbered copies of the same work were published, the first of which was presented to the late HM. the Queen]