Theatre
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1792 Love's Mistress; Or, The Queen's MaskLondon: 1792A very scarce copy of this ancient comedy written by notorious playwright Thomas Heywood.
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1830 The Miscellaneous Works of Joseph AddisonOxford: 1830A handsomely bound, uniform set of the works of Joseph Addison. In the first edition.
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1788 The Theatrical RemembrancerLondon: 1788A very scarce bibliographical work on the history of dramatic performances in English, compiled by John Egerton.
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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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Signed1951 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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1892 Theatre de Jean RacineParis: 1892A three volume set of the theatrical works of Jean Racine in Mudie bindings.
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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.
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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.
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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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Signed1888 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.
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1827 The Reminiscences of Thomas DibdinLondon: 1827The first edition of Thomas Dibdin's reminiscences of his time spent at various Theatres Royal in London, a wonderful look behind the scenes at Georgian theatre.
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1967 Murder in the CathedralLondon: 1967A lovely copy of this verse drama by popular author T. S. Eliot.
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1951 The Little Blue LightLondon: 1951A superior first edition copy of this uncommon play by Edmund Wilson, in the original, unclipped dustwrapper.
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Signed1943 The Lion and the UnicornLondon: 1943An excellent limited edition copy, signed by the author, of this illustrated play by Clemence Dane.
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1817 Comic Dramas in Three ActsLondon: 1817A fantastic first edition of three comic plays by Maria Edgeworth.
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1927 Design in the TheatreLondon: 1927A beautiful additional volume of 'The Studio', focusing solely on the subject of design in theatre. Illustrated throughout with colour and monochrome plates.
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c1913 Quality StreetLondon: c1913An early edition of this play written by J. M. Barrie, lavishly illustrated by Hugh Thomson.
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1935 Lithuania: a Play in One ActLondon: 1935A first U.K edition of Rupert Brooke's play 'Lituania'. With the original yellow wraps in a bright condition.
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1915 Lithuania, a Drama in One ActChicago: 1915A first edition of this play by tragic war poet and writer Rupert Brooke, first performed the year of his death at the Chicago Little Theatre.
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1807 An Essay on the Character and Influence of the Stage of Morals and HappinessLondon: 1807A very scarce essay on the effect of the theatre on morals and happiness.
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1923 The Famous Tragedy of the Queen of CornwallLondon: 1923A handsome early edition of Thomas Hardy's play, The Famous Tragedy of the Queen of Cornwall.
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1914 The Rhinegold & The ValkyrieLondon: 1914A very pleasing copy of this stunningly illustrated copy of The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie
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1877 The Works of William ShakespeareLondon: 1877A charming nine volume collection of the works of William Shakespeare.
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1912-1930 Works of George Bernard ShawLondon: 1912-1930A wonderful twelve volume set of the works of George Bernard Shaw in the publisher's original cloth binding.
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1924 Saint JoanLondon: 1924A fantastic first edition copy of George Bernard Shaw's play regarding Joan of Arc. Signed by the star of the play, Sybil Thorndike.
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c1900 School for ScandalNew York and London: c1900A charmingly bound edition of this comedy play by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
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1955-61 Six Programs for Galashiels Arts Club PantomimesGalashiels: 1955-61Six very scarce programs from the entertaining pantomimes put on by the Galashiels Art Club between 1955 and 1961.
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1793 The History of the Scottish StageLondon: 1793A first edition of this brilliant and thorough guide to the history of Scottish theatre
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.