OFFENBACH, Jacques [1819-1880]: Autograph manuscript [Paris, ca. 1877]. Large folio oblong. 2 pp. written on both sides, 24 staves. Somewhat browned, small waterstain.

Representative beautiful sketch sheet for his comic opera in 3 acts "La Foire Saint-laurent" (Der jahrmarkt von St. Laurent) premiered in Paris (Folies-Dramatiques) on February 10, 1877, partly already with indications for the orchestration. "La Foire..." was the first of three operettas that Offenbach published with the "Folies-Damatiques".