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1912 Children of DonLondon: 1912The first edition of this Welsh mythological fantasy play by T. E. Ellis.
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c1934-38 Two Volumes of Work from the 'Edgar Series'.London: c1934-38Two first edition works from Marriott Edgar's comic 'Albert' series, with illustrations by John Hassall.
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Signed1934 Yahoo: A Tragedy in Three ActsDublin : [1934]A signed first edition of this very scarce play written by the Earl of Longford.
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1958 The BalconyLondon: 1958The first UK edition of this play by Jean Genet, translated from the original French.
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1975 TravestiesLondon: 1975The first edition of Tom Stoppard's play set during the First World War, in the original dust wrapper.
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1964 The Eve of Saint VenusLondon: 1964The first edition of this fiction novel and play by Anthony Burgess in the original dust wrapper and illustrated by Edward Pagram.
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1916 The Adoration of the Soldiers (L'Adoration des Soldats)London: 1916A beautifully illustrated first edition of this play by Emile Cammaerts, alongside the English translation by Tita Brand-Cammaerts.
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c1920 Book of Plans of the London TheatresLondon: c1920A vanishingly scarce and fascinating work illustrating the plans of London theatres, by H. J. Adams.
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1965 Blues for Mister CharlieLondon: 1965The first edition of James Baldwin's social commentary drama, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1876 The Baby's OperaLondon: [1876]The first edition of this charming book of rhymes and music for children by Walter Crane, illustrated in colour throughout by Edmund Evans.
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1954 The Confidential Clerk A PlayLondon: 1954The first edition of this play by T. S. Eliot in the original dust wrapper with the first state misprint.
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1931 Masks Mimes and MiraclesLondon: 1931A first edition of this interesting study of mimes throughout history, by renowned British literary scholar, Allardyce Nicoll.
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Signed1989 Letters to GeorgeLondon : 1989A signed first edition of this insight into director, Max Stafford-Clark's working methods, with two loosely inserted letters.
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1919 Min Far Og Jeg: af Gamle FamiliepapirerKobenhavn og Kristaiania: 1919The first edition of Karl Mantzius's autobiographical account of his life and that of his father, fellow Danish actor Kristian Mantzius.
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1860 Elijah an Oratorio to be Performed at The Crystal PalaceLondon : 1860A scarce pamphlet of Elijah an Oratorio.
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1885 Burlesque Giants and DwarfsLondon : 1885A very scarce pamphlet of illusions, with illustrations.
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Signed1923 The Apostle A DramaLondon : 1923A signed, limited edition copy of The Apostle, a play by George Moore.
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1817 Characters of Shakespear's PlaysLondon : 1817A first edition copy of Characters of Shakespear's Plays by William Hazlitt.
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1809 7 vols A Collection of Farces and other AfterpiecesLondon : 1809A seven volume set of this humorous collection of farces and afterpieces.
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1902 Players of the Day A Series of Portraits in Colour of the Theatrical Celebrities of the Present TimeLondon : 1902A first edition copy of Players of the Day A, with colour portraits.
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1895 Souvenir of King Arthur by J. Comyns Carr as Presented at the Lyceum TheatreLondon: 1895A very scarce collection of illustrations as based on Comyns Carr's play King Arthur.
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1968 2vols Landscape and MacNot Stated: 1968The first and limited editions of Landscape and Mac by Harold Pinter, in lovely condition.
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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.
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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.
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Signedc1960 From Here to Obscurity The Comedy Magic of Val AndrewsBideford : c1960A smart and fascinating signed copy of a record of a comedy magic performance by Val Andrews.
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1977-1988 Theatre Designs And TechnologyNew York, St. Louis, San Francisco, Auckland, Bogota, Dusseldorf, Johannesburg, London: 1977-1988Two first editions of these illustrated works by George. C. Izenour about theatre design and technology.
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Signed1972 Lying FiguresOxford: 1972A lovely signed first edition copy of Francis Warner's compelling play, Lying figures.
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1937 Stories Arranged for Mime Number 2: Whuppity StoorieDunkeld: 1937A very scarce one act play by folklorist K. M. Briggs, providing a brief plot and detailed mime stage directions.
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1807 Practical Illustrations of Rhetorical Gesture and ActionLondon: 1807Illustrated with sixty-six engraved plates, this is the scarce first edition of Henry Siddons guide to gesture in theatrical performance.
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1894 Scenenbilder Aus ParsifalBayreuth: 1894A scarce and beautiful portfolio of scene pictures from R. Wagner's opera Parsifal.
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Signed1928 The Axe of Brandomar or The Death of the Woodman's Son with The FulfilmentLondon : 1928An interesting copy of the fable play The Axe of Brandomere and the prose fable Fulfilment.
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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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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'.
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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.