U.S. RISM Libretto Project.

Imprint date on front cover:1877; half-title--p. i; reproduction of medallion with bust of the composer--p. v; translator's introduction, signed and dated: J.P.J., London, October 1st, 1876"--p. v-xvi; reproduction of medallion portraying characters from composer's works--p. xvi; composer's interpretation of the overture--p. xvii-xix; advertisements--p. [1]-[2] at end.

"Elzevir Press: printed by John C. Wilkins, 9, Castle Street, Chancery Lane"--p.iv, p. 42, p. [1] at end.

"Performed for the first time in English, with the above cast, by the Carl Rosa Opera Company, on Tuesday, the 3rd of October, 1876, at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, London"--p. [1].

Dramatis Personae: THE DUTCHMAN, VAN DER DECKEN. Mr. Santley -- DALAND. Mr. A. Stevens -- SENTA. Mdlle. Torriani -- ERIC. Mr. Fred C. Packard -- MARY. Miss Lucy Franklein -- THE STEERSMAN. Mr. J.W. Turnerp. [1]

Performance: London, Royal Lyceum Theatre, 1876.