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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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c1870 Margarethe (Faust) Oper in Funf AktenBerlin: c1870The musical and vocal score of this grand opera in five acts from French composer Charles-Francois Gounod, in German. -
c1847 Martha oder: Der Markt Zu RichmondWien: c1847A leatherbound copy of this romantic comic opera from Friedrich von Flotow, in the original German. -
1939 Donald & Pluto: Movie Book in Five ReelsLondon: 1939The first UK edition of this scarce Walt Disney Donald and Pluto movie book, featuring five flip books. -
1879-1887 4vols Correspondance; Les Grotesques de la Musique; MémoiresParis: 1879-1887Four uniformly bound collections of Berlioz's correspondence and memoirs, with his satirical work on the world of classical music. -
1865 Little Songs For Me to SingLondon: 1865A scarce collection of children's songs, put to music by Henry Leslie, the first edition of this work illustrated by Millais. -
1921 Old English Nursery SongsLondon: 1921A lovely illustrated book of children's nursery rhymes and their sheet music. -
1971 Music Catalogue 103: Opera 1751-1800Kent: 1971A smartly bound first edition of this very scarce issue of Richard Macnutt's Music Catalogue. -
1948 Studies in BalletLondon: 1948A smart first edition of this illustrated study of the art of ballet from British dancer William Chappell. -
1928 La Scala nei Centocinquanti'anni Della sua Vita ArtisticaMilan: 1928An uncommon issue of the magazine of the Teatro alla Scala, exploring its history and performances. -
c1880 Mignon Opera: En Trois Actes, Cinq TableauxParis : c1880A leather-bound volume of the sheet music from Ambrosie Thomas' opera comique, 'Mignon'. -
1904 Wagner and the Reform of the OperaLondon: 1904A very scarce copy of this study of German composer Richard Wagner, and his relationship with the opera reform. -
1879 The History of the PianoforteLondon: 1879A smart copy of this illustrated edition of Brinsmead's history of the pianoforte. -
1877 A Collection of Hymns, for the Use of the People Called MethodistsLondon: 1877A smart copy of this collection of Methodist hymns, with a new supplement and tunes. -
1920 Josef Holbrooke and His WorkLondon: 1920A smart first edition of this study of the life and work of English composer Joseph Charles Holbrooke. -
1889-1891 2vol W. A. MozartLeipzig: 1889-1891A smartly bound third edition of this biography of influential Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with illustrations. In the original German. -
1882-1886 3vol A Collection of Works by Hector Berlioz in FrenchParis: 1882-1886Three smartly bound volumes of works from French Romantic composer and conductor Hector Berlioz, in the original French. -
1885 Leslie's Songs for Little FolksLondon: 1873A smart early edition of this illustrated collection of songs for children with music from English composer Henry Leslie. -
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. -
1957 Dylan Thomas Reading Fern Hill and Other PoemsLondon: 1957A smart copy of this uncommon vinyl record of Dylan Thomas reading a selection of his poetry. -
1957 Dylan Thomas Reading Fern Hill and Other PoemsLondon: 1957A smart copy of this uncommon vinyl record of Dylan Thomas reading a selection of his poetry. -
1937 Garbo and the Night WatchmenLondon: 1937The first edition of this fascinating anthology volume of film and motion picture criticism from the 1920s and 30s. -
1940-42 Dear John (The Irene Rich Show)None: 1940-42A very scarce three volume set of original typed scripts from the radio show 'Dear John', also known as 'The Irene Rich Show', from the library of one of the authors. -
1986 Five Original Pencil Storyboard Illustrations for 'When the Wind Blows' by Raymond BriggsNot Stated: 1986Five original concept storyboard illustrations by artist and illustrator Raymond Briggs, for his animated film 'When the Wind Blows'. -
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. -
1949 Entertain Yourselves: A Symposium of Suggestions to Amateurs for Combining Music, Drama and the ArtsNot Stated: 1949A smart new edition of this very scarce guide to amateurs of the arts in music and drama, with illustrations. -
1925 The King's BreakfastLondon: 1925The first edition of this illustrated poem by A. A. Milne, with music by H. Fraser-Simson and illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1870 Beethoven: A MemoirLondon: 1870The very scarce first edition of this biographical work by Elliott Graeme on the revered German composer, Beethoven, bound in full calf with gilt decorations. -
1869 Two Biographies on Felix Mandelssohn-BartholdyLondon: 1869Two biographies on the German composer Felix Mendelssohn, bound in decorative uniform full calf bindings, and both being the first UK editions of the works, translated from the original German. -
1930-1947 Television for All; Television ExplainedLondon: 1930-1947Vanishingly scarce first editions of two fascinating twentieth century guides to the use of the home television, illustrated throughout. -
1990 Better Than LifeLondon: 1990The first edition of this scarce science fiction comedy novel, inspired by the 'Red Dwarf' TV series and written by the show's co-creators. -
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. -
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1920 Der Klingende GartenBerlin: 1920A smart example of the scarce limited edition of Adolf Weissmann's discussion of the erotic in music, illustrated with signed plates by Michel Fingesten.