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Performing Arts
All the performing arts are here, with wonderful illustrations dancing across the page for you.
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1928 Robes of Thespis, Costume Designs by Modern ArtistsLondon: 1928The first edition of this richly illustrated study of theatre costume, in the scarce publisher's original dust wrapper. -
c1889 Celebrities of the StageLondon: c1889A very smart copy of this work on celebrated actors and actresses, with wonderful full-page colour portraits. -
1865 Songs of ShakespeareLondon: 1865A beautifully illuminated collection of William Shakespeare's songs. -
1920 I Wonder Why Sixteen Songs for the ChildrenLondon: 1920The uncommon first edition of this collection of children's songs by Alfred Scott-Gatty with beautiful colour plates by W. Graham Robertson. -
1915 A Song of the EnglishLondon : 1915A beautifully illustrated copy of Rudyard Kipling's poetry collection A Song of the English. -
1844 The Book of British BalladsLondon: 1844The second series of this collection of British ballads, richly illustrated and in a decorative cloth binding. -
1911 The Blue BirdNew York: 1911The deluxe edition of this popular play by the award-winning playwright, Maurice Maeterlinck. -
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1923 PollyLondon: 1923A beautifully illustrated edition of Polly by John Gay, limited edition signed by the illustrator William Nicholson. -
1921 The Beggar's OperaLondon: 1921Illustrated with eight tipped in costume plates, this is a bright copy of Claud Lovat Fraser's illustrated edition of Gay's 'Beggar's Opera'. -
c1905 VersesEdinburgh; London: c1905A charming collection of hymns and carols, privately printed and with a presentation note from the author's wife. -
1909 The Art of Theatrical Make-UpLondon: 1909Lovely copy of this delightful volume dedicated to the art of theatrical makeup by Cavendish Morton, the first edition. -
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1925 The DuennaLondon: 1925A beautifully illustrated copy of this classic comic opera by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. -
1932 Enemy of the StarsLondon: 1932A first edition of the avant-garde Expressionist drama Enemy of the Stars by Wyndam Lewis. -
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1926 PasticheLondon: 1926A signed, limited edition of this illustrated collection of letterpress pieces regarding music. -
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1926 PasticheLondon: 1926A signed, limited edition of this illustrated music-room book by Yvonne Cloud. -
1924 The New Theatre and Cinema of Soviet RussiaLondon: 1924A scarce first UK edition of this historical book about theatre and cinema in Soviet Russia. -
c1850 Handel's Oratorio "Judas Maccabaeus"London: c1850The scarce Centenary Edition of Vincent Novello's arrangement of Handel's Oratorio, 'Judas Maccabaeus'. -
1949-1950 Historical Anthology of MusicCambridge, Massachusetts: 1949-1950A smart two volume set of this interesting history of music, in the original dust wrappers, and containing an abundance of informative sheet music. -
1960 English Folk-Songs From the Southern AppalachiansLondon: 1960A fascinating collection of folk songs discovered and recorded by Cecil Sharp in the Southern Appalachians. -
1907 Souvenir of the Oxford Historical PageantBanbury: 1907A very scarce souvenir photobook of the impressive Oxford Historical Pageant of 1907. -
2004 Records of Early English Drama, OxfordToronto: 2004A new two volume set of this interesting historical research project about early english drama. -
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1999 HutchLondon: 1999A signed first edition of Breese's biography of Leslie Hutchinson, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1917 'Noh' Or AccomplishmentNew York: 1917The scarce first edition of this study of the stage, plays and theatre in Japan from the library of T. W. Rolleston. -
1848 The Musical BijouLondon: 1848The very scarce first edition of this album of music and poetry for the year 1848 in quarter calf binding with colour chromolithographs. -
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1923 Peeps at English Folk-DancesLondon: 1923A signed presentation copy of this delightful book about English folk dances, with colour illustrations throughout. -
c1864 La Scala A re-issue of Celebrated Italian Songs from Modern OperasLondon : c1864An interesting collection of celebrated Italian songs from modern operas. -
1888 Modern Street BalladsLondon: 1888An extensive collection of historical, political, social, and sea street ballads, replete with numerous in-text illustrations. -
1973 The Vaughan Williams Memorial Library Catalogue of the English Folk Dance and Song SocietyLondon: 1973A first edition of this catalogue of folk dance and song from the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, in excellent condition. -
1866 Scottish Songs and BalladsLondon: 1866A scarce new and revised edition of this collection of Scottish songs and ballads by Joseph Ritson. -
1851 The Book of English SongsLondon: 1851A first edition, later printing of this collection of English songs from the mid nineteenth century with illustrations. -
1891 Real Sailor-SongsLondon : 1891A collection of sailor songs and poems that are richly illustrated with woodcuts throughout. -
1973 Irish Folk Music: a Fascinating HobbyYorkshire : 1973Illustrated study of Irish folk music by Capt. Francis O'Neil. -
1951 Serbo-Croatian Folk SongsNew York: 1951First edition of this collected Serbo-Croatian folk songs, a scarce volume. -
c1885 St. Nicholas SongsLondon: c1885Very scarce copy of this large paper book of illustrated musical sheets concerning St. Nicholas, the first edition. -
1829 The Scottish SongsEdinburgh: 1829The first edition of Volume I of this collection of Scottish songs from the early nineteenth century in quarter calf binding and slipcase.