Pepusch, Johann Christoph. (1667-1752) The Beggars Opera, as it is Perform’d at both Theatres, with the Additional Alterations by Dr. Arne, for the Voice, Harpsichord & Violin, The Basses entirely NewOblong folio, 32. 2 cm x 24. 7 cm. Title; Table; Music 2 29. Music block tightly bound, original half calf marble boards present but separated. Music in very clean and fine condition. RISM PP1207a. A very rare early edition of the songs from the important satirical ballad opera, first performed at Lincoln Inn Fields on January 28, 1728. "The Beggars Opera took London by storm, and it remains one of the most frequently performed operatic works in