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Theatre
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1790 The Secret History of the Green RoomsLondon: 1790The first edition of this inmate and entertaining collection of anecdotes from behind the scenes at Drury Lane. -
1916 La Fille du Regument Opera-Comique en Deux ActesParis: 1916An attractively bound edition of Gaetano Donizetti's French opera comique, containing the sheet music for the opera, in the original French. -
1928 Robes of ThespisLondon: 1928A fantastic, colour illustrated work displaying a wide selection of theatre costumes after designs by the likes of Beerbohm, Ricketts, Fraser, Dulac and many more. -
1936 The Balletomane's Scrap Book and The Balletomane's AlbumLondon: 1936-1939Two fantastic photograph book of studio portraits and action pictures of the ballet. -
1847 The Natural History of the Ballet GirlLondon: 1847A charming pocket sized fictional tale regarding the titular character 'the ballet-girl.' Scarce in the original paper wraps. -
1937 Design for the BalletLondon: 1937An exceptional copy of this beautifully illustrated work on design for ballet. With images of the set design and costumes. -
1978 Design For Ballet Mary Clarke and Clement CrispLondon: 1978The first edition of this beautiful work on ballet stage design. Fantastically illustrated with examples of all spectrums of design. -
1803 The Monthly MirrorLondon: 1803Two scarce issues from the periodical 'The Monthly Mirror' for the year 1803. -
1741 An Historical and Critical Account of the Theatre in EuropeLondon: 1741The first English edition of this important treatise regarding European theatre in the eighteenth century. -
1805 Critical Essays on the Dramatic Excellencies of the Young RoscusBirmingham; London: 1805A well bound, very scarce first edition of this tract looking at the dramatic talents of William Henry West Betty, or 'The Young Roscius'. -
1939-40 Western European CostumeLondon: 1939-40A beautifully illustrated two volume set discussing the historical costumes of western Europe, written by Iris Brooke, illustrated in colour. -
1891 The Quintessence of IbsenismLondon: 1891The first edition of this popular work of literary criticism by noted author, playwright and critic, George Bernard Shaw. -
1988 Orpheus in the UnderworldLondon: 1988A very scarce first edition of this playbill for the English National Opera's 1987-88 production of 'Orpheus in the Underworld', illustrated throughout by Gerald Scarfe. -
1912 Evolution of English Drama up to Shakespeare Charles Wallace 1stBerlin: 1912The first edition of Charles William Wallace's fascinating history of drama and the theatre in England. -
1931 Masks Mimes and Miracles Allardyce Nicoll First Edition Uncommon IllustratedLondon: 1931A first edition copy of this fascinating study of mimes throughout history, by the renowned British literary scholar and teacher Allardyce Nicoll. -
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1970 Reginald Fraser Amonoo Dissertation La Fortune Du Theatre Cornelien FranceNone: 1970A late twentieth century dissertation on the seventeenth century French dramatist Corneille's works under the Bourbon restoration. -
1926 Child Actors SCARCE By Harold Newcomb HILLEBRANDIllinois: 1926A scarce copy of Harold Hillebrand's 'The Child Actors', including a handwritten letter by the author. -
1805 THESPIAN DICTIONARY Dramatic Biography ScarceLondon: 1805A scarce copy of this brilliant little compendium of the lives of English actors, playwrights, directors and managers throughout history up until the early 19th century. -
1676 The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain England Scotland Ireland SpeedLondon: 1676A collection of leaves from the highly sought after geographical work; The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain. -
1942 British Dramatists Graham Greene Illustrated Plates Acting Britain PicturesLondon: 1942An interesting analysis of British theatre by Graham Greene. -
1888 Representative ACTORS Anecdotes Celebrated British Actors W Clark RussellLondon: 1888A Victorian history of British actors since the 1500s. -
1878-1888 6 vols Ten Years of The Theatre Edited By Clement ScottLondon : 1878-1888A full collection of the monthly publication discussing all manner of theatre related works. -
1779 ENGLISH PROLOGUES and EPILOGUES Literature LEATHERLondon: 1779The fourth and final volume of this very scarce collection of epilogues and prologues. -
1840 3vol The Stage Both Before and Behind the Curtain Alfred BunnLondon: 1840The complete three volumes of this comprehensive account of Alfred Bunn's experiences as a Stage Manager. -
1860 The Theatre of the Greeks A Treatise Greek Drama John William DonaldsonLondon : 1860A popular Victorian history of the theatre of Attic Greece. -
1898 Actors of the Century Frederic Whyte Illustrated Kembles BoothLondon: 1898A collection of biographies of eminent actor-directors of the 1800s. -
1879 Children's Theatricals Popular Fairy Tales Written by J Keith AngusLondon : 1879A series of Popular Fairy Tales. -
1928 Robes of Thespis Costume Designs By Modern Artists Sheringham Boyd MorrisonLondon : 1928A beautifully illustrated text displaying a wide selection of theatre costume. -
1891 The Theatre a Monthly Review Drama Music and Fine Arts Capes and EglingtonLondon : 1891A uncommon copy of the this illustrated periodical, discussing drama, music and the fine arts. -
1953 The Globe Restored Elizabethan Theatre C Walter Hodges IllustratedLondon: 1953A study of the theatre of Shakespeare, with particular reference to The Globe. -
1916 2vols in 4 Shakespeares England Life and Manners of His Age Bickers BindingOxford : 1916A fascinating collection of essays by various Shakespearean scholars. -
1915-1960 11 vol The STAGE Yearbook Pictures, Articles and RecordsLondon : 1915-1960A dramatic selection of yearbooks from prolific theatrical middle mans The Stage. -
1883-1889 9 vol THEATRE New Series Clement SCOTTLondon : 1883-1889A set of Scott's fascinating monthly theatrical publications dating from the 1880s. -
1903 The George Alexander Birthday Book, LANE, DIARYVigo Street, London and New York: 1903A delightfully charming birthday book, including quotes from a variety of plays featured on the day they were first performed. -
1916 A Tribute To The Genius of William Shakespeare W L Courtney TercentenaryLondon: 1916A literary, illustrated tribute to the Bard of Avon. -
1887 The Theatre a Monthly Review Drama Music and Fine Arts Clement ScottLondon : 1887A scarce copy of the this illustrated periodical, discussing drama, music and the fine arts.