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Theatre
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1895 Souvenir of King Arthur by J. Comyns Carr as Presented at the Lyceum TheatreLondon: 1895A very scarce collection of illustrations as based on Comyns Carr's play King Arthur. -
1906-1908 3 Vols Original PlaysLondon : 1906-1908A bright complete three volume set of the original plays of William S. Gilbert. -
1968 2vols Landscape and MacNot Stated: 1968The first and limited editions of Landscape and Mac by Harold Pinter, in lovely condition. -
1870 The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1870The dramatic works of the renowned Irish writer, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, in a smart half calf binding. -
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. -
c1889 Celebrities of the StageLondon: c1889A very smart copy of this work on celebrated actors and actresses, with wonderful full-page colour portraits. -
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1923 PollyLondon: 1923A beautifully illustrated edition of Polly by John Gay, limited edition signed by the illustrator William Nicholson. -
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. -
1925 The DuennaLondon: 1925A beautifully illustrated copy of this classic comic opera by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. -
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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c1960 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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1972 Lying FiguresOxford: 1972A lovely signed first edition copy of Francis Warner's compelling play, Lying figures. -
1916 A Book of Homage to ShakespeareOxford : 1916An illustrated, limited edition collection of essays in homage to William Shakespeare. -
1937 Stories Arranged for Mime Number 2: Whuppity StoorieDunkeld: 1937A very scarce one act play by folklorist K. M. Briggs, providing a brief plot and detailed mime stage directions. -
1807 Practical Illustrations of Rhetorical Gesture and ActionLondon: 1807Illustrated with sixty-six engraved plates, this is the scarce first edition of Henry Siddons guide to gesture in theatrical performance. -
1815 The Dramatic Works of William ShakspeareLondon: 1815A scarce, early 19th century edition of the dramatic works of Elizabethan playwright William Shakespeare, handsomely bound in full calf. -
c1955 Water Gipsies, Script from the Musical Play AdaptationLondon: c1955The original script from the 1955 stage adaptation of 'Water Gipsies', a novel by A.P. Herbert, handsomely bound and with the initials of the director, Charles Hickman', to the front board. -
1894 Scenenbilder Aus ParsifalBayreuth: 1894A scarce and beautiful portfolio of scene pictures from R. Wagner's opera Parsifal. -
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1928 The Axe of Brandomar or The Death of the Woodman's Son with The FulfilmentLondon : 1928An interesting copy of the fable play The Axe of Brandomere and the prose fable Fulfilment. -
1935 Souvenir Programme of the Matinee organised by the Daily Telegraph as a tribute to Miss Marie TempestLondon : 1935A charming souvenir programme dedicated to a star of the opera and the stage. -
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1961-1963 2 Vols The Caretaker & The Collection and The LoverLondon : 1961-1963A smart two volume set of some of Harold Pinter's most significant and influential works for the stage. -
c1910 Parts I Have Played, Mr Martin HarveyLondon: c1910A very scarce illustrated biography of prominent British theatre actor Michael Martin Harvey. In the publisher's original wraps, and with an advertisement for the 'Electromobile'. -
1872 Theatre de Beaumarchais: Le Mariage de FigaroParis: 1872A handsomely bound copy of 'Le Mariage de Figaro', a play written by 18th century French jack-of-all-trades Pierre Beaumarchais. -
1756 2Vol An Apology for the Life of Colley CibberLondon: 1756Jeffrey Amherst's copy of the fourth 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. -
c1883 Fedora; A Novel Founded Upon the Celebrated DramaLondon: c1883A scarce first UK edition of this dramatic novel, which was based upon Sardou's successful French play, with a sensational illustration on the front board. -
1998 Three Uses of the KnifeNew York: 1998David Mamet discusses playwriting in this excellent copy of the first edition, third impression. -
1820 The Actor's Budget of Wit and MerrimentLondon: 1820A lovely collection of monologues, tales, and theatrical anecdotes arranged by William Oxberry, who wrote extensively on the theatre and was attached to The Theatre Royal. -
1876 Comme Elles Sont Toutes, Comedie En Un Acte, En ProseParis: 1876A handsomely bound copy of this very scarce work of nineteenth-century French theatre by Irish-French writer, Charles Narrey. -
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1947 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. -
1956 Three Plays, comprising The Queen and the Rebels, The Burnt Flower-BedLondon: 1956A nicely bound first edition copy of three of Ugo Betti's plays, including The Queen and the Rebels, The Burnt Flower-Bed, and Summertime. -
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1912 King Solomon, A Mystic Drama in Five Acts and An EpilogueLondon: 1912A signed, presentation copy of this theatrical work, 'King Solomon', written by Mary, Princess Karadja, and given to her friend, Lydia Yavorska, or Princess Bariatinsky. -
1846 Chefs-d'Oeuvre de P. CorneilleTours: 1846A first edition copy of this collection of plays by 17th century French playwright Pierre Corneille. Handsomely rebound in quarter calf with decorative cloth boards. -
1844 Oeuvres de Moliere Precedees d'une Notice Sur Sa Vie et Ses Ouvrages Par Sainte-BeuveParis: 1844An extensive, illustrated edition of the works of French playwright and poet, Moliere. Bound in half calf and in the original French. -
1927 Design in the TheatreLondon: 1927A fascinating supplement from 'The Studio', this volume focusing on the beautiful designs used within theatres across history, illustrated throughout including in colour. -
c1760 Les Precieuses RidiculesParis: c1760A very scarce collection of Moliere's satirical plays, published in approximately 1760.