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1939 Cinema CavalcadeJohannesburg; London: 1939An uncommon illustrated history of cinema, from the days of silent films up to the late 1930s, beautifully illustrated in colour throughout.
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1977 Star Trek Giant Poster Book: Voyage OneNot Stated: 1977The first UK edition of the first issue of this 1970s Star Trek poster magazine, featuring a 17" by 23" poster of the Enterprise.
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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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1911 Studies in Modern Music. Hector Berlioz. Robert Schumann. Richard Wagner.London: 1911A very smart copy of the first series of Hadow's musical biographies, a lovely illustrated copy bound by Hatchards.
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1871 Henry Leslie's Musical Annual, 1871London: 1871English composer and conductor Henry Leslie's very scarce illustrated musical annual for the year 1871.
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1970 Jazz Dance The Story of American Vernacular DanceLondon : 1970A vibrant exploration of the history of American Jazz, with illustrations.
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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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1902 HaydnLondon: 1902A Bumpus bound first edition copy of this insightful biography on the composer Haydn, complete with illustrations.
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2001 Billy Wilder's Some Like it HotLondon: 2001A lovely ode to the landmark Hollywood film starring Marilyn Monroe, an important feature of the Golden Age of Hollywood, a lavishly illustrated work in both colour and monochrome.
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1892 Chirps and Chimes in Various KeysBrechin, Edinburgh and Glasgow: 1892The scarce first edition of this collection of songs from Brechin in the late nineteenth century.
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1952 The Film of Murder in the CathedralLondon : 1952A first edition copy of The Film of Murder in the Cathedral, with illustrations.
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1935 The Musical-Box Annual: Tune and Rhyme for Nursery TimeLondon: 1935The first edition of this charming collection of musical pieces for children, illustrated throughout and in the scarce original dust wrapper.
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1841 Songs Naval and National of the Late Charles DibdinLondon: 1841A handsomely bound first edition of this profusely illustrated collection of songs by Charles Dibdin.
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2004 Bob Dylan Lyrics 1962-2001London : 2004A first edition first impression copy of Bob Dylan lyrics.
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1859 2 vols Popular Music of the Olden Time; A Collection of Ancient Songs, Ballads, and Dance TunesLondon : 1859A complete two volume set of Popular Music of the Olden Time, with illustrations.
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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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1885 Roadside Songs of TuscanyKent : 1885The illustrated first edition of this collection of roadside songs from Tuscany, translated and illustrated by Francesca Alexander, and edited by John Ruskin.
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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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1875 Ballads and Songs of LancashireLondon: 1875A lyrical anthology of ancient and modern ballads and songs from Lancashire.
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Signed1987 Automatic Musical Instruments Their Mechanics and Their Music 1580-1820Netherlands: 1987A presentation copy of the first edition of this dissertation study signed and inscribed by the author.
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1781 The Vocal Magazine; or, Compleat British SongsterLondon: 1781A charming volume of popular British songs of the Georgian era, illustrated with entertaining portrait plates.
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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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1822 An Account of the National Anthem Entitled God Save the King!London: 1822The first edition of this fascinating history of the British national anthem 'God Save the King/Queen', a unique study of the country, complete with plates.
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1903 Bold Turpin A Romance as Sung by Sam WellerLondon, New York and Bombay: 1903The scarce first edition of this lovely illustrated song book for children from the early twentieth century.
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1870 The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1870The dramatic works of the renowned Irish writer, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, in a smart half calf binding.
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1888 The Besom MakerLondon: 1888A first edition collection of country folk songs, collected and illustrated by Heywood Sumner.
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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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1920 I Wonder Why Sixteen Songs for the ChildrenLondon: 1920The uncommon first edition of this collection of children's songs by Alfred Scott-Gatty with beautiful colour plates by W. Graham Robertson.
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Signed1923 PollyLondon: 1923A beautifully illustrated edition of Polly by John Gay, limited edition signed by the illustrator William Nicholson.
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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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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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1848 The Musical BijouLondon: 1848The very scarce first edition of this album of music and poetry for the year 1848 in quarter calf binding with colour chromolithographs.