PL108. GILBERT, W. S. The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty London: Chappell & Co., [1880]; First edition; pp.32. Blue-grey wrappers. The "Dramatis Personae" on p.2 identifies the first printing of the libretto, which was not published until November 1880, some six months after the London premiere and nearly a year after the first performance! (For a more detailed history of the printing of the libretto, see Reginald Allen's First Night G&S). Light chipping to top and bottom of spine, wrappers detached. .....£60.00