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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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c1896 6vol Travis's Amateur OrganistLondon: c1896Six volumes of musical scores of the amateur organist, as published by Charles Jefferys. -
1929 The King Who Was a KingLondon: 1929A smart first edition copy of this intriguing treatise by H. G. Wells on the history and nature of cinema, in the original bright dust wrapper. -
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. -
1888 The Evolution of the Beautiful in Sound. A Treatise, in two SectionsManchester: 1888Henry Wylde provides a fascinating account of the development of various musical scales and tonal systems in this scarce first edition -
1925 Haupt-Katalog Uber Alle Musik-InstrumenteSaxony: 1925A very scarce, near fine catalogue published by German musical instrument manufacturer Max Adler. A heavily illustrated volume, containing images and descriptions of uncommon instruments such as the normaphone -
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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1892 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. -
1792 The Gamester, The Distrest Mother, & The Earl of EssexLondon: 1792A charmingly illustrated collection of theatrical works by Edward Moore. -
1875 English-Gipsy Songs in Rommany with Metrical English TranslationsLondon : 1875A fascinating volume of English-Gipsy Songs. -
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1987 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. -
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. -
1781 The Vocal Magazine; or, Compleat British SongsterLondon: 1781A charming volume of popular British songs of the Georgian era, illustrated with entertaining portrait plates. -
1906-1908 3 Vols Original PlaysLondon : 1906-1908A bright complete three volume set of the original plays of William S. Gilbert. -
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1934 Faint HarmonyLondon: 1934A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of this 1930s novel by English musical comedy composer Vivian Ellis. -
1968 2vols Landscape and MacNot Stated: 1968The first and limited editions of Landscape and Mac by Harold Pinter, in lovely condition. -
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. -
1870 The Dramatic WorksLondon: 1870The dramatic works of the renowned Irish writer, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, in a smart half calf binding. -
1876 An Elementary Treatise on Musical Intervals and TemperamentLondon : 1876A first edition copy of this work, An Elementary Treatise on Musical Intervals and Temperament. -
1888 The Besom MakerLondon: 1888A first edition collection of country folk songs, collected and illustrated by Heywood Sumner. -
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. -
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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1923 PollyLondon: 1923A beautifully illustrated edition of Polly by John Gay, limited edition signed by the illustrator William Nicholson. -
1921 The Beggar's OperaLondon: 1921Illustrated with eight tipped in costume plates, this is a bright copy of Claud Lovat Fraser's illustrated edition of Gay's 'Beggar's Opera'. -
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. -
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1926 PasticheLondon: 1926A signed, limited edition of this illustrated collection of letterpress pieces regarding music. -
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1926 PasticheLondon: 1926A signed, limited edition of this illustrated music-room book by Yvonne Cloud. -
c1850 Handel's Oratorio "Judas Maccabaeus"London: c1850The scarce Centenary Edition of Vincent Novello's arrangement of Handel's Oratorio, 'Judas Maccabaeus'. -
2004 Records of Early English Drama, OxfordToronto: 2004A new two volume set of this interesting historical research project about early english drama. -
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. -
c1864 La Scala A re-issue of Celebrated Italian Songs from Modern OperasLondon : c1864An interesting collection of celebrated Italian songs from modern operas. -
1888 Modern Street BalladsLondon: 1888An extensive collection of historical, political, social, and sea street ballads, replete with numerous in-text illustrations. -
1973 The Vaughan Williams Memorial Library Catalogue of the English Folk Dance and Song SocietyLondon: 1973A first edition of this catalogue of folk dance and song from the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, in excellent condition. -
1851 The Book of English SongsLondon: 1851A first edition, later printing of this collection of English songs from the mid nineteenth century with illustrations. -
1891 Real Sailor-SongsLondon : 1891A collection of sailor songs and poems that are richly illustrated with woodcuts throughout.