Stories of Famous Operas

The book shows signs of wear, with noticeable damage to the spine and cover edges. The binding is fragile, with some pages slightly loose. There is a handwritten inscription on the inside cover. Despite these flaws, the pages are mostly clean and readable, preserving the book's informative content.

"Stories of Famous Operas" by Harold Vincent Milligan, published by Permabooks in 1950, offers an engaging exploration of well-known operas, making it a valuable reference for music enthusiasts. This first edition, printed in New York, captures the essence of opera with insightful narratives, authored by Milligan, an esteemed Associate Director of Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts and lecturer at Columbia University. This paperback edition is notable for its compact format and accessibility, catering to both casual readers and opera aficionados. While the book is not in pristine condition, it remains a significant piece for collectors interested in mid-20th-century opera literature. The interior features an inscription, adding a personal touch to this historical edition. Despite some wear, the book's content remains intact, providing a rich tapestry of operatic stories for readers to explore.