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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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1959 Moving into AquariusLondon: 1959The scarce first edition of this fascinating and unconventional autobiographical work by English composer Michael Tippett. -
1894 Le Theatre de R.Wagner, De Tannhaseuser a Parsifal: Tristan et IseultLeipzig: 1894A critical examination of Wagner's celebrated opera, Tristan and Isolde, based upon classical myth. -
1903 Das Theater Untersuchungen Uber das Theater-Bauwerk Bei den Klassischenn und ModernenWien: 1903A scarce first edition architectural work on the theatres of Germany, scarce to find with all twenty-six plates present. -
1925 The Cinema in EducationLondon: 1925A superb first edition copy of this uncommon title of this study on the psychology of cinema in education, in the extremely scarce dustwrapper. -
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1888 Woffington: A TributePhiladelphia : 1888A very scarce first and limited edition of this charming tribute to Peg Woffington, illustrating her life and career as an actress by Augustin Daly. Signed and inscribed by the author, printed on large paper, and illustrated throughout. -
1947 Sherlock Holmes and MusicLondon: 1947A lovely and uncommon first edition of this fascinating book on Sherlock Holmes and his passion for music. In the original, unclipped dustwrapper. -
1927 Picture Show AnnualLondon: 1927A marvellous annual depicting some of cinema's greats from the Golden Age, including Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Ivor Novello. -
1924 The DanceLondon: 1924The first edition of this fascinating history of dance in Europe, thoroughly illustrated throughout with coloured plates and various illustrations in text throughout. -
1926 Television Seeing by Wire or WirelessLondon: 1926A scarce, first edition copy of this important work on television. This was the first book in English on television, and Dinsdale discusses the timeline and technical challenges of the technological marvel. -
1827 The Reminiscences of Thomas DibdinLondon: 1827The first edition of Thomas Dibdin's reminiscences of his time spent at various Theatres Royal in London, a wonderful look behind the scenes at Georgian theatre. -
1967 Murder in the CathedralLondon: 1967A lovely copy of this verse drama by popular author T. S. Eliot. -
1951 The Little Blue LightLondon: 1951A superior first edition copy of this uncommon play by Edmund Wilson, in the original, unclipped dustwrapper. -
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1943 The Lion and the UnicornLondon: 1943An excellent limited edition copy, signed by the author, of this illustrated play by Clemence Dane. -
1949 Hunting by Ear: The Sound of Fox HuntingLondon: 1949A fantastic reprint of this work on fox-hunting, complete with two gramophone records presented in a box. -
1817 Comic Dramas in Three ActsLondon: 1817A fantastic first edition of three comic plays by Maria Edgeworth. -
1950 The Third Man Publisher's PosterLondon: 1950A vanishingly scarce original advertising poster for The Third Man, written by noted British author Graham Greene. A lovely and possibly unique collector's piece. -
1927 Design in the TheatreLondon: 1927A beautiful additional volume of 'The Studio', focusing solely on the subject of design in theatre. Illustrated throughout with colour and monochrome plates. -
c1913 Quality StreetLondon: c1913An early edition of this play written by J. M. Barrie, lavishly illustrated by Hugh Thomson. -
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1965 Red Plush and GreasepaintLondon: 1965A lovingly inscribed copy of Clarkson Rose's work hailing the music and entertainment business during the first half of the twentieth century. -
1935 Lithuania: a Play in One ActLondon: 1935A first U.K edition of Rupert Brooke's play 'Lituania'. With the original yellow wraps in a bright condition. -
1921 Musical Instruments Historic, Rare and UniqueLondon: 1921A great colour-illustrated collection of musical instruments in the publisher's original binding. -
1807 An Essay on the Character and Influence of the Stage of Morals and HappinessLondon: 1807A very scarce essay on the effect of the theatre on morals and happiness. -
1923 The Famous Tragedy of the Queen of CornwallLondon: 1923A handsome early edition of Thomas Hardy's play, The Famous Tragedy of the Queen of Cornwall. -
1914 The Rhinegold & The ValkyrieLondon: 1914A very pleasing copy of this stunningly illustrated copy of The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie -
1877 The Works of William ShakespeareLondon: 1877A charming nine volume collection of the works of William Shakespeare. -
1912-1930 Works of George Bernard ShawLondon: 1912-1930A wonderful twelve volume set of the works of George Bernard Shaw in the publisher's original cloth binding. -
1924 Saint JoanLondon: 1924A fantastic first edition copy of George Bernard Shaw's play regarding Joan of Arc. Signed by the star of the play, Sybil Thorndike. -
c1850 Songs and DuetsLondon: c1850A charming collection of songs and duets, with an informative preface containing 'Instructions in the Art of Singing' with various exercises and 'easy solfeggio' for vocalisation. -
c1900 School for ScandalNew York and London: c1900A charmingly bound edition of this comedy play by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. -
c1850 La Traviata and Il Trovatore OperaParis and Belgium: c1850A wonderful binding of sheet music of two of Verdi's most renowned operas, arranged for piano. -
1955-61 Six Programs for Galashiels Arts Club PantomimesGalashiels: 1955-61Six very scarce programs from the entertaining pantomimes put on by the Galashiels Art Club between 1955 and 1961. -
1793 The History of the Scottish StageLondon: 1793A first edition of this brilliant and thorough guide to the history of Scottish theatre -
1928 Songs & Lyrics from the Plays of Beaumont and FletcherLondon: 1928A very smart copy of this limited edition work, comprising the songs featured in Beaumont and Fletcher's plays put to music. -
1834 Les Amours de VenusParis: 1834A very scarce, beautifully bound, pocket sized collection of intimate songs. An almanac of the 'amours de venus'. -
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: 1957-1970A collection of ballet programmes from the mid twentieth century from performances across Europe.