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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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2008 The ReaderNot Stated : 2008A scarce promo edition of the film adaptation for Bernard Schlink's 'The Reader' dealing with post-war difficulties faced by later German generations, starring Kate Winslet. -
1938-40 Boy's Cinema AnnualLondon: 1938-40Two popular annuals of the 'Boy's Cinema' magazine, looking into the films of 1938 and 1940 alongside a wide variety of fascinating articles on the silver screen. -
1956 Three Plays, comprising The Queen and the Rebels, The Burnt Flower-BedLondon: 1956A nicely bound first edition copy of three of Ugo Betti's plays, including The Queen and the Rebels, The Burnt Flower-Bed, and Summertime. -
1883-1891 2Vol The Organ-Cases and Organs of the Middle Ages and RenaissanceLondon: 1883-1891Arthur George Hill's very scarce complete two volume historical study of the organ and their cases, illustrated throughout with large original drawings from the author. -
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1981 A Gala Performance to Help Save CharlestonWelwyn Garden City: 1981An exceptionally scarce Limited Edition programme for a gala raising funds for the preservation of Charleston Farmhouse. Signed by Quentin Bell, Angela Garnett, Sir Hugh Casson and Richard Shone. -
1932-34 The Film-Lovers' AnnualLondon: 1932-34Two beautiful annuals from the Golden Age of Hollywood, detailing the releases and popular actors of the year, profusely illustrated throughout each volume. -
1934-36 Film Pictorial AnnualLondon: 1934-36Two beautiful 'Film Pictorial' Annuals, profusely illustrated annuals showing the film news of the years, with plates of the stars of the day. -
1723 The Dramatick Works of Sir Richard SteeleLondon: 1723A scarce, early edition copy of this collection of the theatrical works of seventeenth and eighteenth century Irish playwright, Sir Richard Steele. -
1937-60 Picture Show AnnualLondon: 1937-60A striking collection of eleven 'Picture Show' annuals, beautifully illustrated works with portraits of many of the popular leading men and ladies of the day. -
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1912 King Solomon, A Mystic Drama in Five Acts and An EpilogueLondon: 1912A signed, presentation copy of this theatrical work, 'King Solomon', written by Mary, Princess Karadja, and given to her friend, Lydia Yavorska, or Princess Bariatinsky. -
1930 Figure SkatingLondon: 1930A charming illustrated guide to figure skating written by H. R. Yglesias, with explanatory diagrams throughout. -
1896 The School for Scandal and The RivalsLondon: 1896A well presented 1896 collection of two of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedies of manners, complete with illustrated plates. -
1942 Diversions, Some Sketches and MonologueLondon: 1942A very scarce collection of humorous sketches and monologues from English theatrical figure Herbert Farjeon. -
1888 Musical Instruments and Their HomesNew York: 1888A nice first edition copy of this very scarce work by Mary Elizabeth Brown, an extensive catalogue of the musical instruments held in her collection. -
c1880 A Sammelband of 20 Songs For PianoLondon: c1880A charming very scarce collection of twenty songs for vocals and piano, a selection of popular pieces of sheet music from the Victorian era. -
1903 Paris qui ChanteParis : 1903-4Twenty-nine issues of this illustrated French weekly magazine of the arts, from August 1903 to March 1904, bound in one volume. -
1875 La Petite MarieeParis: [1875]The first edition of the musical sheets for 'La Petite Mariee,' a three-act opera-bouffe first performed in 1875. -
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2007 Rock Legends at RockfieldCardiff: 2007A signed first edition of this fascinating work telling the story of one of the world's greatest recording studios, and the rock music legends who worked there. -
1846 Chefs-d'Oeuvre de P. CorneilleTours: 1846A first edition copy of this collection of plays by 17th century French playwright Pierre Corneille. Handsomely rebound in quarter calf with decorative cloth boards. -
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2005 Doctor Who Monsters and VillainsLondon: 2005A striking signed first edition guide to the popular monsters and villains of Doctor Who, illustrated profusely in colour throughout. -
1924 The Dance, An Historical Survey of Dancing in EuropeLondon: 1924A smart, first edition copy of this fascinating work on the history of dance in Europe. Beautifully illustrated with tipped-in colour frontispiece and numerous black and white plates. -
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2006 The Great American MousicalLondon: 2006A signed first edition of Julie Andrews' delightful piece of children's literature telling a tale of Broadway, with illustrations by Tony Walton. -
1844 Oeuvres de Moliere Precedees d'une Notice Sur Sa Vie et Ses Ouvrages Par Sainte-BeuveParis: 1844An extensive, illustrated edition of the works of French playwright and poet, Moliere. Bound in half calf and in the original French. -
c1856 Lays and Ballads from English HistoryLondon: c1856A smart copy of this scarce nineteenth-century work of lays, ballads, and poetry from English history. -
1909 SongsLondon; New York: 1909A variety of musical sheets from the twentieth century bound in one volume. -
1955 My Record of MusicLondon: 1955The first edition of this musical autobiography by Compton Mackenzie, a bright copy signed by the author. -
1927 Design in the TheatreLondon: 1927A fascinating supplement from 'The Studio', this volume focusing on the beautiful designs used within theatres across history, illustrated throughout including in colour. -
2015 Too Naked for the NazisNot Stated : 2015A lovely copy of this biography of legendary sand dance performers Wilson, Keppel and Betty, the first edition complete in its unclipped dust wrapper. -
1942-9 Complete Book of BalletsLondon: 1942-9A fascinating and in-depth history and examination of the art of ballet by renowned expert Cyril W. Beaumont, illustrated throughout. -
1941 English MusicLondon: 1941A beautifully bound first edition copy of this charming history of English music, bound for Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. -
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1987 A Night at the Movies, or, You Must Remember ThisLondon: 1987A fine signed first edition of these interesting film essays by Robert Coover, including his interesting essay on 'Casablanca'. -
1842-44 The Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies of William ShakespereLondon: 1842-44A handsomely bound set of the works of William Shakespeare, edited and published by Charles Knight. -
1958 ClownsLondon: 1958A smart copy of this book on clowns, written by Douglas Newton and illustrated by Barbara Jones. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1855 The Complete Works of Shakespeare Comedies, Tragedies, and HistoriesLondon: c1855A vey attractive and uniformly bound set of the works of William Shakespeare, including numerous engravings and vignettes as well as notes and essays. -
1932 The Circus From Rome to RinglingNew York City: 1932A first edition history of the circus, a fascinating history by Earl Chapin May, illustrated with thirty-two plates.
