Performing Arts
All the performing arts are here, with wonderful illustrations dancing across the page for you.
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2001-3 The Lord of the Rings Visual CompanionLondon: 2001-3A first edition visual companion to the epic fantasy film trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings', with brilliant illustrations depicting scenes from the movies, all in their original dust wrappers.
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1911 J. S. BachLeipzig : 1911The first English edition of this authoritative study of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach, bound in half vellum.
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1928 The Unknown Warrior: A Tragedy in Three ActsLondon: 1928The first English edition of this compelling play from French playwright, Paul Raynal, translated by Cecil Lewis.
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1948 Benjamin Britten: Eine Skizze von Leben und WerkZurich: 1948The scarce first German edition of White's biography of Benjamin Britten, rebound with the original wraps bound in.
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1900 The Popular Songs and Melodies of ScotlandLondon: 1900The revised and enlarged Balmoral Edition of this collection of the songs and melodies of Scotland by George Farquhar Graham, with revisions by John Muir Wood.
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1981 The Screenplay of The French Lieutenant's WomanLondon: 1981The first edition of Harold Pinter's screenplay of the 1981 film adaptation of John Fowles's 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'.
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1918 Third Bubble Book: Singing GamesLondon: 1918The first edition of this charming children's work containing loosely inserted records of children's rhymes.
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1966-1982 Folk Songs from LincolnshireLondon; Lincoln: 1966-1982A delightful collection of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire folk songs, compiled by two extensive collectors of the genre.
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1841 A Collection of Songs and Ballads, Relative to the London Prentices and TradesLondon: 1841A very scarce work, compiling the historic songs and ballads of London, relating to apprentices and tradespeople.
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1972 Jazz Records 1897-1942London: 1972A smart second impression of this jazz discography from English jazz expert Brian Rust, volume two only.
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1940 6vol Grove's Dictionary of Music and MusiciansLondon: 1940A smart fourth edition set of this illustrated dictionary of music with the supplementary volume.
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1983 Turn Back The Clock: Joyce Grenfell, Her Best Monologues & SongsLondon: 1983The first edition of this celebration of the work of Joyce Grenfell, featuring a collection of her best monologues and songs.
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Signed1937 The Film GameLondon: 1937The first edition of this uncommon work on the history of cinema, signed by the author and his wife.
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1917 Taught by Mail: A Play in Three ActsBozeman: 1917A vanishingly scarce play by Hollis Clark, published by the author during the First World War.
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1951 Two Addresses Delivered at the Dedication of a New Transmitter of Radio Free Europe Beamed to HungaryStamford: 1951A very scarce program and record of the two addresses spoken at the ceremony inaugurating the new service of Radio Free Europe for Hungary.
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1951 Two Addresses Delivered at the Dedication of a New Transmitter of Radio Free Europe Beamed to HungaryStamford: 1951A very scarce program and record of the two addresses spoken at the ceremony inaugurating the new service of Radio Free Europe for Hungary.
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1951 Two Addresses Delivered at the Dedication of a New Transmitter of Radio Free Europe Beamed to HungaryStamford: 1951A very scarce program and record of the two addresses spoken at the ceremony inaugurating the new service of Radio Free Europe for Hungary.
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1951 Two Addresses Delivered at the Dedication of a New Transmitter of Radio Free Europe Beamed to HungaryStamford: 1951A very scarce program and record of the two addresses spoken at the ceremony inaugurating the new service of Radio Free Europe for Hungary.
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1940 Hymns Ancient and Modern For Use in the Services of the Church, with Accompanying TunesLondon: 1940An attractive copy of this standard edition of hymns, with the accompanying tunes, in lovely condition.
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1902 Old English Songs and DancesLondon: 1902The first edition of W. Graham Robertson's beautifully illustrated volume of old English songs and dances, in the scarce publisher's original dust wrapper.
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1918 Carol Pictures by the Guild of Country PlayersNot Stated: 1918A very scarce collection of seven illustrated plates by W. Graham Robertson, in celebration of the festive performances of the Guild of Country Players.
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1931 The Fountain of Youth: A Comic OperaLondon: 1931A very scarce copy of Robertson's comic opera; a smart first edition.
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1873 Anthems Special and General for all the Great Festivals, Saints' Days, and Holy SeasonsLondon: 1873A smart copy of this scarce collection of music and lyrics for festival and holy days in the Christian calendar.
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1943 Eight SongsCopenhagen : 1943A limited edition of this delightful collection of songs and musical accompaniment, with a signed note from the publisher.
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c1835 A Collection of Eight Italian Plays Performed in Pergola TheatreFlorence : c1835A wonderful and very scarce collection of Italian plays bound together, all of which were performed in the historic Pergola Theatre in Florence.
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1963 Hora och TroKumla : 1963A vanishingly scarce copy of this delightful short history following the founder of Gospel Recordings, Joy Ridderhof.
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1927 Songs for my Little Ones from "Punch"London: 1927A charmingly illustrated book of sheet music composed by Frederic H. Cowen, with the songs adapted from 'Punch' poems.
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1905 The Christmas Book of Carols and SongsLondon: 1905A delightfully illustrated work containing Christmas-themed carols and songs, adorned with colour plates.
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1908 The Chelsea Historical Pageant, 1908: Book of WordsChelsea: 1908The first edition of this vanishingly scarce accompaniment to the 1908 Chelsea Historical Pageant.
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1928 ChrononhotonthologosCambridge: 1928A vanishingly scarce limited edition copy of Henry Carey's satirical play, produced privately by 'The Spenser Society'.
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1911 Common Prayer and Hymns: A Souvenir of the Coronation of King George V and Queen MaryLondon: 1911An excellent book of common prayers and hymns, specially printed as a souvenir for the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary.
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1875 Hymns Ancient and Modern for Use in the Services of the ChurchLondon: 1875A smart, leather-bound pocket book of commonly used ancient and modern hymns.
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1983 The Pop-Up Book of Magic TricksLondon: 1983A scarce first edition pop-up book of magic tricks by Ron Van Der Meer.
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1915 Song Time: A Book of Rhymes, Song, Games, Hymns and Other MusicLondon: 1915The first edition of this plentiful book of children's verses and sheet music for piano and voice.
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1950 Blanche-Neige et Les Sept NainsParis: 1950A very scarce French language edition of the classic fairy tale, illustrated with moving plates after the illustrations of the 1937 Walt Disney classic.
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c1923 Beethoven Sonatas for Pianoforte Solo Volume IINew York : c1923The second volume from the Beethoven sheet music set from Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics.