Author Name: EATON, QUAINTANCE.
Title: THE MIRACLE OF THE MET: AN INFORMAL HISTORY OF THE METROPOLITAN OPERA 1883-1967.
Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Near Fine in Very Good dj
Edition: First Edition, Signed
Publisher: New York: Meredith Press, 1968.
Seller ID: 1049
Prior manager of the Met remarked "Every time the curtain goes up here, it's a miracle!" sets the tone for this affectionate, and humorous biography. Dozens of unpublished anecdotes & nuggets of operatic lore. America's only true royalty, that of finance, led by Astors, Morgans and Vanderbilts who founded the Met are examined. Revealing the scandals and operatic temperaments, the triumphs & tribulations, make for an enjoyable read of America's beloved music institution. Photo illustrated. Inscribed by author to E.P. Author's square name and address sticker to pastedown, upper edge, taped.
Maroon cloth, gilt lettering. DW black & white pictorial, not price clipped. Upper edge mildly creased, two short closed tears, small chip to upper hinge end. Rubbing of extremities. First Edition, inscribed. Clean white text, solidly bound. In protective mylar. sm 4to, 490 pages
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