[EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL]

A substantial collection of early programmes, including the first ‘Souvenir Programme’, and two albums

[Edinburgh], 1947–1959

11 separate pamphlets (1947–1959); one bound volume (1951) containing 26 pamphlets and numerous inserts; one tartan album (1955) containing numerous flyers, illustrations and other documents.

A substantial record of first decade of the famous Edinburgh International Festival, including three scarce programmes from the very first year (1947), a comprehensive group from 1951, and a decorative album adapting various ephemeral pieces into an attractive and highly personal commemoration for the 1955 iteration.

The Edinburgh International Festival is a world-renowned celebration of music, theatre, opera, and dance held every August. It was founded in 1947 to help heal and unite people after World War II – an idea conceived by the General Manager of Glyndebourne Opera Festival, Rudolf Bing.

Very good condition; some creasing and occasional edge-wear; foxing to a few leaves in the 1951 bound volume.