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Theatre
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1935 Souvenir Programme of the Matinee organised by the Daily Telegraph as a tribute to Miss Marie TempestLondon : 1935A charming souvenir programme dedicated to a star of the opera and the stage. -
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1961-1963 2 Vols The Caretaker & The Collection and The LoverLondon : 1961-1963A smart two volume set of some of Harold Pinter's most significant and influential works for the stage. -
c1910 Parts I Have Played, Mr Martin HarveyLondon: c1910A very scarce illustrated biography of prominent British theatre actor Michael Martin Harvey. In the publisher's original wraps, and with an advertisement for the 'Electromobile'. -
1872 Theatre de Beaumarchais: Le Mariage de FigaroParis: 1872A handsomely bound copy of 'Le Mariage de Figaro', a play written by 18th century French jack-of-all-trades Pierre Beaumarchais. -
1939 The Ring of Niblung: A TrilogyLondon: 1939A smart copy of this musical drama, including Rhinegold & The Valkyrie as well as Siegfried, colourfully illustrated by Arthur Rackham. -
1756 2Vol An Apology for the Life of Colley CibberLondon: 1756Jeffrey Amherst's copy of the fourth edition of Colley Cibber's fascinating autobiographical account of the 'rise and progress of the English stage' from the late seventeenth to early eighteenth century. -
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c1883 Fedora; A Novel Founded Upon the Celebrated DramaLondon: c1883A scarce first UK edition of this dramatic novel, which was based upon Sardou's successful French play, with a sensational illustration on the front board. -
1998 Three Uses of the KnifeNew York: 1998David Mamet discusses playwriting in this excellent copy of the first edition, third impression. -
1820 The Actor's Budget of Wit and MerrimentLondon: 1820A lovely collection of monologues, tales, and theatrical anecdotes arranged by William Oxberry, who wrote extensively on the theatre and was attached to The Theatre Royal. -
1988 A Dream of PassionLondon: 1988An excellent first edition of this work on acting and the training of actors by one of the leading figures in twentieth-century theatre, Lee Strasberg. -
1876 Comme Elles Sont Toutes, Comedie En Un Acte, En ProseParis: 1876A handsomely bound copy of this very scarce work of nineteenth-century French theatre by Irish-French writer, Charles Narrey. -
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1947 Now Barabbas...London: 1947The first edition copy of this theatrical work by William Douglas Home, with an inscription from the author to the front paper and eight illustrated plates. -
2007 HamletLondon: 2007A remarkable limited edition issued by the Folio Society of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' housed in its original clamshell box, with the main text bound in a striking Nigerian goatskin binding. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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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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. -
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. -
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. -
1792 Love's Mistress; Or, The Queen's MaskLondon: 1792A very scarce copy of this ancient comedy written by notorious playwright Thomas Heywood. -
1830 The Miscellaneous Works of Joseph AddisonOxford: 1830A handsomely bound, uniform set of the works of Joseph Addison. In the first edition. -
1788 The Theatrical RemembrancerLondon: 1788A very scarce bibliographical work on the history of dramatic performances in English, compiled by John Egerton. -
c1800-1804 3vol in1 Music Scores The English Fleet in 1342 and Paul and VirginiaLondon: c1800-04Three bound volumes of scarce sheet music from the start of the nineteenth century. -
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1951 DramaLondon: 1951A fantastic presentation copy signed by James Laver of this volume exploring the theatrical scene from early Greek and Roman times to the twentieth century. The first edition. -
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1821 Oeuvres de Le Sage, In Twelve VolumesParis: 1821A scarce collection of work from French novelist and playwright, Alain-Ren Lesage. -
1969 The Actor's AnalectsTokyo: 1969An impressive copy of this selection of seventeenth and eighteenth century writings on the popular theatre of Japan, the kabuki. The first UK edition. -
1903 Das Theater Untersuchungen Uber das Theater-Bauwerk Bei den Klassischenn und ModernenWien: 1903A scarce first edition architectural work on the theatres of Germany, scarce to find with all twenty-six plates present. -
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1888 Woffington: A TributePhiladelphia : 1888A very scarce first and limited edition of this charming tribute to Peg Woffington, illustrating her life and career as an actress by Augustin Daly. Signed and inscribed by the author, printed on large paper, and illustrated throughout. -
1837 Finden's Tableaux A Series of Thirteen Scenes of National Character Beauty and CostumeLondon: 1837A scarce, beautifully illustrated work demonstrating national dress of a variety of locations.