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1862 Playbill for Charles Kean's Performance of The House That Jack BuiltLondon: [1862]A very scarce playbill booklet featuring advertisements for Charles Kean's performances of 'That House that Jack Built' and 'The Grand Pantomime' at the renowned Theatre Royal on Drury Lane, with engravings depicting characters from the performances. -
1914 A Programme for "Beauty & the Barge" performed by Karachi's Amateur Dramatic ClubNot Stated: 1914A very scarce programme for a performance of "Beauty & the Barge", presented by Karachi's Amateur Dramatic Club in October, 1914, with numerous original advertisements. -
1957 The Oxford Companion to the TheatreLondon: 1957A lovely second edition of this Oxford encyclopedia for the theatre, rebound in full crushed morocco. -
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c1939 The Book of Martin HarveyLondon: c1939A commemorative work celebrating the life and career of Sir John Martin-Harvey, signed by Martin-Harvey. -
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1892 Reminiscences of J. L. Toole Related by Himself and Chronicled by John HattonLondon: 1892A signed edition of Joseph Hatton's biography on J. L. Toole, the English actor and theatrical producer, with a presentation inscription from J. L. Toole. -
1786 An Apology for the Life of George Anne BellamyLondon: 1786An autobiographical work from the Irish actress George Anne Bellamy, an early edition bound in full tree calf. -
1813 Dramatic Emancipation, Or Strictures on the State of the TheatresLondon: 1813The first edition of James Henry Lawrence's essay on 'the state of the theatres and the consequent degeneration of drama'. -
1818 French Drama; A Discussion on the Following QuestionLondon: 1818A very scarce pamphlet discussing possible improvements and innovations that could be made by the theatres of France. -
1818 French Drama; A Discussion on the Following QuestionLondon: 1818A very scarce pamphlet discussing possible improvements and innovations that could be made by the theatres of France. -
1930 C.B.C.'s Review of Revues and Other MattersLondon: 1930The first edition of this illustrated collection discussions on theatre, edited by the influential Charles B. Cochran, with a diary to the rear. -
1913 Shakespeare in the TheatreLondon: 1913The very scarce first edition of English actor, theatrical manager and dramatist William Poel's detailed discussion of the staging of the plays of Shakespeare. -
1939 Royal Opera House Covent Garden: State Performance By Command of His MajestyLondon: 1939An uncommon programme for a performance of 'Sleeping Beauty' given before the French President and his wife, and the King of England, in 1939. -
1875 On Actors and The Art of ActingLondon: 1875An excellent second edition of this interesting work on the art of acting by the English theatre critic, George Henry Lewes. -
1883 Talma on the Actor's ArtLondon: 1883The very scarce first English language translation of celebrated French actor François-Joseph Talma's discussion of the 'Actor's Art'. -
1901 Studien zur Geschichte der Italienischen Oper im 17. JahrhundertLeipzig: 1901The first edition of this comprehensive study of 17th century Italian opera, compiled by German musicologist Hugo Goldschmidt, this copy belonging to English critic Edward Dent, with his handwritten thoughts and a review of one of the operas mentioned. -
1931-2 Les Spectacles à Travers les Ages & Le Cinéma: Des Origines à Nos JoursParis : 1931-2An elegantly bound trio of works published by Cygne, exploring the history of all things relating to cinema, theatre, cabaret and music. -
c1877 Mammon: Duke's TheatreLondon: c1877A very scarce theatre programme from a production of Sydney Grundy's "Mammon", performed at Duke's Theatre in Holborn. -
1878 'Olivia' Theatre Programme: The Royal Court TheatreLondon: 1878A very scarce theatre programme for a performance of 'Olivia', a stage show written by W. G. Wills based on a scene from 'The Vicar of Wakefield'. -
1880 La Fille du Tambour Major: Alhambra Theatre RoyalLondon: 1880A very scarce theatre programme for a performance of Jacques Offenbach's 'La Fille du Tambour Major', which took place at the Alhambra Theatre Royal in 1880. -
1880 "The Gaiety Theatre" Programme: A Pair of Them, Little Sentinel & Forty ThievesNot Stated: 1880A very scarce programme for a performance of 'The Forty Thieves', 'A Pair of Them' and 'The Little Sentinel', presented at The Gaiety Theatre in 1880. -
1879 Gaiety Theatre Programme: Rose of Auvergne, Uncle & Robbing RoyLondon: 1879A very scarce programme for the Gaiety Theatre in the West End of London, presenting a trio of shows taking place in 1879. -
1878-79 Two Programmes for the Gaiety TheatreLondon: 1878-79Two very scarce programmes for the Gaiety Theatre, a now-closed West End theatre. -
1879 The Gaiety Programme: Rose of Auvergne, "Uncle" & Robbing RoyNot Stated: 1879A very scarce opera programme for a night at the Gaiety Theatre in London, presenting three shows commencing on Monday December 15th, 1879. -
1880 A Programme for Billee Taylor: A New and Original Nautical Comic OperaLondon: 1880A vanishingly scarce programme for the nautical comic opera, "Billee Taylor", by H. P. Stevens and Edward Solomon, which was performed at the Imperial Theatre from 1880. -
1879-c1888 Three Programs for the St. James's TheatreLondon: 1879-c1888Three programs for productions at the now demolished St. James's Theatre, collecting together three very scarce pieces. -
1874-1878 Four Programmes for the Prince of Wales's Royal TheatreLondon: 1874-1878Four very scarce programmes for performances given at the Prince of Wales's Royal Theatre in the 1870s. -
1880-82 Three Programs For the Theatre Royal Drury LaneLondon: 1880-82A set of three very scarce programs for productions at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. -
1875-1877 Programmes for Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and 'King Richard III' at the Lyceum TheatreLondon: 1875-1877Programmes for two 1870s productions of Shakespeare's plays at London's Lyceum Theatre, both directed by and starring actor-manager Sir Henry Irving. -
1880-81 Three Programs for the Opera Comique, Patience, and Pirates of PenzanceLondon: 1880-81Three very scarce programs for Gilbert and Sullivan productions at the Opera Comique. -
1892 The Bath Stage: A History of Dramatic Representations in BathLondon: 1892The first edition of this informative guide to the history of Bath and the stage, from the time of Shakespeare onwards. -
1924 2vols Around TheatresLondon: 1924A first edition of this two-volume collection of Beerbohm's witty theatre reviews for The Saturday Review. -
1910 L' Aiglon Drame En Six Actes En VersParis: 1910Edmond Rostand's dramatic play based on the life of Napoleon the Second, bound in quarter straight grain morocco and written in the original French. -
1918 The Dynasts: An Epic-Drama of the War with Napoleon, in Three PartsLondon: 1918A very smart single-volume edition of Thomas Hardy's epic drama of the Napoleonic wars. -
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1909 The Story of My LifeLondon: [1909]The second edition of Ellen Terry's autobiography, inscribed by Terry multiple times. -
1909 Mr Punch's Pageant, 1841 to 1908London: 1909A very scarce illustrated catalogue of works featured in the 'Mr. Punch' exhibition at Leicester Galleries. -
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1933 Barry Jackson and the London TheatreLondon: 1933A bright example of the signed, limited edition of G. W. Bishop's vibrantly illustrated study of the role of Barry Jackson in the management of England's theatres.