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Theatre
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1973 A Fairy Tale of New YorkLondon: 1973The first UK edition of this work by J. P. Donleavy based of his play under the same title, in the original dust wrapper. -
1928 The Unknown Warrior: A Tragedy in Three ActsLondon: 1928The first English edition of this compelling play from French playwright, Paul Raynal, translated by Cecil Lewis. -
1917 Taught by Mail: A Play in Three ActsBozeman: 1917A vanishingly scarce play by Hollis Clark, published by the author during the First World War. -
1918 Carol Pictures by the Guild of Country PlayersNot Stated: 1918A very scarce collection of seven illustrated plates by W. Graham Robertson, in celebration of the festive performances of the Guild of Country Players. -
c1835 A Collection of Eight Italian Plays Performed in Pergola TheatreFlorence : c1835A wonderful and very scarce collection of Italian plays bound together, all of which were performed in the historic Pergola Theatre in Florence. -
1908 The Chelsea Historical Pageant, 1908: Book of WordsChelsea: 1908The first edition of this vanishingly scarce accompaniment to the 1908 Chelsea Historical Pageant. -
1983 The Pop-Up Book of Magic TricksLondon: 1983A scarce first edition pop-up book of magic tricks by Ron Van Der Meer. -
1977 Royal Box: A Souvenir Portfolio of an ExhibitionLondon: 1977A very scarce folder of plates showcasing British royal themed items from the Theatre Museum, published in celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee. -
1880-86 The TheatreLondon: 1880-86An uncommon to see set of Clement Scott's theatrical periodical, an illustrated set including striking Woodburytype photographs. -
1956 Harlequin Phoenix, or, The Rise and Fall of a Bergamask RogueLondon: 1956The first edition of this curious history of the Harlequin character, an illustrated volume, including with colour plates. -
1829 Teatro Classico Italiano Antico e ModernoLipsia: 1829An interesting study on the history of Italian theatre, an impressive and detailed work, in the original Italian. -
1740 An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber, ComedianLondon: 1740The second edition of Colley Cibber's fascinating autobiographical account of the 'rise and progress of the English stage' from the late seventeenth to early eighteenth century. -
1913 The Labyrinth: A Play in Five ActsNew York: 1913The very scarce first English edition of this play by Paul Hervieu. -
1912 Children of DonLondon: 1912The first edition of this Welsh mythological fantasy play by T. E. Ellis. -
1958 The BalconyLondon: 1958The first UK edition of this play by Jean Genet, translated from the original French. -
1975 TravestiesLondon: 1975The first edition of Tom Stoppard's play set during the First World War, in the original dust wrapper. -
1964 The Eve of Saint VenusLondon: 1964The first edition of this fiction novel and play by Anthony Burgess in the original dust wrapper and illustrated by Edward Pagram. -
1916 The Adoration of the Soldiers (L'Adoration des Soldats)London: 1916A beautifully illustrated first edition of this play by Emile Cammaerts, alongside the English translation by Tita Brand-Cammaerts. -
c1920 Book of Plans of the London TheatresLondon: c1920A vanishingly scarce and fascinating work illustrating the plans of London theatres, by H. J. Adams. -
1924-25 The Hairy Ape and The Emperor Jones and Other PlaysLondon: 1924-25A collection of plays by Nobel Prize winning American playwright Eugene O'Neill, in their original cloth bindings. -
1954 The Confidential Clerk A PlayLondon: 1954The first edition of this play by T. S. Eliot in the original dust wrapper with the first state misprint. -
1931 Masks Mimes and MiraclesLondon: 1931A first edition of this interesting study of mimes throughout history, by renowned British literary scholar, Allardyce Nicoll. -
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1989 Letters to GeorgeLondon : 1989A signed first edition of this insight into director, Max Stafford-Clark's working methods, with two loosely inserted letters. -
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1871 A Chave de Oiro Drama em 5 ActosPorto: 1871A very scarce and smart copy of this play The Golden Key, written in Portuguese. -
1919 Min Far Og Jeg: af Gamle FamiliepapirerKobenhavn og Kristaiania: 1919The first edition of Karl Mantzius's autobiographical account of his life and that of his father, fellow Danish actor Kristian Mantzius. -
1891 Niniche and LiliParis: 1891Two plays by Alfred Hennequin and Albert Millaud bound in one volume. -
1730 Histoire du Theatre Italien, Depuis la Decadence de la Comedie LatineParis: 1730A scarce French work on sixteenth and seventeenth century Italian plays, written by the noted actor and writer Luigi Riccoboni -
1860 Elijah an Oratorio to be Performed at The Crystal PalaceLondon : 1860A scarce pamphlet of Elijah an Oratorio. -
1885 Burlesque Giants and DwarfsLondon : 1885A very scarce pamphlet of illusions, with illustrations. -
1792 George Barnwell. A Tragedy. Adapted for Theatrical RepresentationLondon: 1792A scarce copy of Lillo's tragic play George Barnwell, adapted for theatrical representation, as performed by London theatre troups. -
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1923 The Apostle A DramaLondon : 1923A signed, limited edition copy of The Apostle, a play by George Moore. -
1817 Characters of Shakespear's PlaysLondon : 1817A first edition copy of Characters of Shakespear's Plays by William Hazlitt. -
1809 7 vols A Collection of Farces and other AfterpiecesLondon : 1809A seven volume set of this humorous collection of farces and afterpieces. -
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. -
1792 The Gamester, The Distrest Mother, & The Earl of EssexLondon: 1792A charmingly illustrated collection of theatrical works by Edward Moore.