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Performing Arts
All the performing arts are here, with wonderful illustrations dancing across the page for you.
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1790 The Secret History of the Green RoomsLondon: 1790The first edition of this inmate and entertaining collection of anecdotes from behind the scenes at Drury Lane. -
1916 La Fille du Regument Opera-Comique en Deux ActesParis: 1916An attractively bound edition of Gaetano Donizetti's French opera comique, containing the sheet music for the opera, in the original French. -
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. -
1957 Ballet ProgrammesVarious: 1957A collection of ballet programmes from the mid twentieth century from performances across Europe. -
1959 Andalusian Dances and Spanish Songs and Folk DancesBarcalona; Madrid: 1959-1965Two informative volumes on Spanish and Andalusian dancing. Both are illustrated throughout. -
1956 The Sadler's Wells Ballet and The Royal Ballet Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet YearbookLondon: 1956-1979Two souvenir guides to the Salder's Wells Royal Ballet. Being their yearbook for 1979-1980 and the quadricentennial commemorative book from 1956. -
1952 The Ballet AnnualLondon: 1952-1963Two volumes of this important ballet year book, which looks at the art-form worldwide; 'The Ballet Annual'. -
1949 Handbooks of European National DancesLondon: 1949Six volumes from the charming series 'Handbooks of European National Dances'. Beautifully illustrated guides to national dance from several nations. -
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1972 Ballet 1972Velber: 1972A signed copy of this German ballet annual, which chronicles the performances and companies of the time. With the programme for the esteemed Romeo und Julia ballet performed this very year. -
1977 Baryshnikov at WorkLondon: 1977A fine copy of Mikhail Baryshnikov's analysis of the ballets he had performed in up until this point in his career. -
1940 Ballet to PolandLondon: 1940The first edition of this indispensable reference book on Polish ballet. -
1982 Anna Pavlova Her Life and ArtLondon: 1982A wonderful first edition copy of this biography regarding one of the top prima ballerina's of the late 19th, early 20th century, Anna Pavlova. -
1936 The Balletomane's Scrap Book and The Balletomane's AlbumLondon: 1936-1939Two fantastic photograph book of studio portraits and action pictures of the ballet. -
1898 A History of Dancing From the Earliest AgesLondon: 1898A beautifully illustrated history of dancing translated from the French of the noted painter, designer and ethnographer Gaston Vuillier. -
1847 The Natural History of the Ballet GirlLondon: 1847A charming pocket sized fictional tale regarding the titular character 'the ballet-girl.' Scarce in the original paper wraps. -
1969 The Classic BalletLondon: 1969An early edition of this handsome visual dictionary of ballet. With explanations of the position, steps, moves and combinations that form ballet vernacular. -
1937 Design for the BalletLondon: 1937An exceptional copy of this beautifully illustrated work on design for ballet. With images of the set design and costumes. -
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. -
1803 The Monthly MirrorLondon: 1803Two scarce issues from the periodical 'The Monthly Mirror' for the year 1803. -
1923 Bakst The Story of the Artist's LifeLondon: 1923A scarce biographical work on the famous Russian painter and costume designer, Leon Bakst. A limited edition work, in the original vellum binding. -
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1934 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. -
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. -
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'. -
1939-40 Western European CostumeLondon: 1939-40A beautifully illustrated two volume set discussing the historical costumes of western Europe, written by Iris Brooke, illustrated in colour. -
1891 The Quintessence of IbsenismLondon: 1891The first edition of this popular work of literary criticism by noted author, playwright and critic, George Bernard Shaw. -
1988 Orpheus in the UnderworldLondon: 1988A very scarce first edition of this playbill for the English National Opera's 1987-88 production of 'Orpheus in the Underworld', illustrated throughout by Gerald Scarfe. -
1912 Evolution of English Drama up to Shakespeare Charles Wallace 1stBerlin: 1912The first edition of Charles William Wallace's fascinating history of drama and the theatre in England. -
1931 Masks Mimes and Miracles Allardyce Nicoll First Edition Uncommon IllustratedLondon: 1931A first edition copy of this fascinating study of mimes throughout history, by the renowned British literary scholar and teacher Allardyce Nicoll. -
1938 Ballroom Dancing Alex Moore Philip Richardson IllustratedLondon: 1938An interesting work on ballroom dancing, written by the internationally renowned dancer Alex Moore, illustrated throughout. -
1924 Dance Historical Survey of Dancing in Europe Sharp Oppe Colour Plates 1stLondon: 1924The first edition of this illustrated history of dance in Europe, written by Cecil Sharp and Paul Oppe, illustrated with numerous plates, including four colour plates. -
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1970 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. -
1926 Child Actors SCARCE By Harold Newcomb HILLEBRANDIllinois: 1926A scarce copy of Harold Hillebrand's 'The Child Actors', including a handwritten letter by the author. -
1805 THESPIAN DICTIONARY Dramatic Biography ScarceLondon: 1805A scarce copy of this brilliant little compendium of the lives of English actors, playwrights, directors and managers throughout history up until the early 19th century. -
1676 The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain England Scotland Ireland SpeedLondon: 1676A collection of leaves from the highly sought after geographical work; The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain. -
1942 British Dramatists Graham Greene Illustrated Plates Acting Britain PicturesLondon: 1942An interesting analysis of British theatre by Graham Greene. -
1899 Dancing in All Ages Edward Scott First Edition IllustratedLondon: 1899A charming first edition of Edward Scott's study of dance throughout history.