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Signed2006 The History Boys: The FilmLondon: 2006A signed first edition of this work by Alan Bennett on the film based of his award winning play, with photographic plates.
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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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Signed1892 A Record of the Cambridge Centenary Commemoration of Wolfgang Amade MozartLondon : 1892A signed first edition copy of this record of the Cambridge Centenary commemorations of Mozart.
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Signed1934 Faint HarmonyLondon: 1934A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of this 1930s novel by English musical comedy composer Vivian Ellis.
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1925 The DuennaLondon: 1925A beautifully illustrated copy of this classic comic opera by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
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Signed1926 PasticheLondon: 1926A signed, limited edition of this illustrated collection of letterpress pieces regarding music.
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Signed1926 PasticheLondon: 1926A signed, limited edition of this illustrated music-room book by Yvonne Cloud.
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2004 Records of Early English Drama, OxfordToronto: 2004A new two volume set of this interesting historical research project about early english drama.
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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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Signed1909 Myself and My PianoLondon : 1909A very scarce copy of this autobiographical work by singer Margaret Cooper, presentation copy signed eight times by the author.
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Signed1949 Sir Halewyn: Examples in European Balladry & Folk SongEdinburgh; London: 1949An interesting first edition copy on the history of European balladry, focusing upon the Dutch folk tale of Heer Halewijn, signed by the author with a letter from the author laid in to the front of text.
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Signed1947 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.
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Signed1981 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.
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Signed2007 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.
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Signed2005 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.
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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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1825 The Select Melodies of ScotlandLondon: 1825A scarce six volume in one collection of Scottish verses and music, compiled and signed by George Thomson.
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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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1945 Ungkarlens Visebog Og Aegtemandens SalmebogCopenhagen: 1945A collection of hymns based on Hungarian ballads by Aage Berntsen.
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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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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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1949 Hunting by Ear: The Sound of Fox HuntingLondon: 1949A fantastic reprint of this work on fox-hunting, complete with two gramophone records presented in a box.
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1950 The Third Man Publisher's PosterLondon: 1950A vanishingly scarce original advertising poster for The Third Man, written by noted British author Graham Greene. A lovely and possibly unique collector's piece.
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Signed1965 Red Plush and GreasepaintLondon: 1965A lovingly inscribed copy of Clarkson Rose's work hailing the music and entertainment business during the first half of the twentieth century.
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1921 Musical Instruments Historic, Rare and UniqueLondon: 1921A great colour-illustrated collection of musical instruments in the publisher's original binding.
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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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c1850 La Traviata and Il Trovatore OperaParis and Belgium: c1850A wonderful binding of sheet music of two of Verdi's most renowned operas, arranged for piano.
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1907 Tom an AutobiographyBradford: 1907A very scarce, first edition of the pioneering Black artist Thomas Rutling's autobiography.
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Signed1934 Serge Lifar Destin d'Un DanseurParis: 1934A finely bound, limited edition, association copy of this biography regarding the life and career of Ukranian-born French ballet dancer, Serge Lifar.
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Signed1907 Tom an AutobiographyBradford: 1907A very scarce, first edition of the pioneering Black artist Thomas Rutling's autobiography. Signed by him, with a dedication to one Miss Wight.
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Signed1972 Facade an EntertainmentLondon: 1972A fine signed limited edition copy of this influential poem put to music by William Walter, with a 7 inch record of Edith Sitwell reading the poem to music in 1929.
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Signed1836 The Rhine Boat Lay of Many Lands Romance Very Scarce SignedLondon: 1836A very scarce copy of this musical poem by Mark Lemon and Frank Romer. Signed by Frank Romer to the title page.
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Signed1970 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.
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c1880 Cartes-de-Visite VICTORIAN Photograph MUSIC BOXManufactured in Germany: c1880A rather remarkable Victorian cartes-de-visite photograph album and a simply delightful working musical mechanism, with original key!