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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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1976 Rolling StoneSan Francisco: 1976A scarce issue of the popular music magazine, featuring a striking colourful front wrap illustrated by Maurice Sendak. -
1875 On Actors and The Art of ActingLondon: 1875An excellent second edition of this interesting work on the art of acting by the English theatre critic, George Henry Lewes. -
1883 Talma on the Actor's ArtLondon: 1883The very scarce first English language translation of celebrated French actor François-Joseph Talma's discussion of the 'Actor's Art'. -
1899 National Temperance Choral Union: Music and Words to be Sung at the First Concert by Juvenile SingersLondon: 1899A very scarce work presenting the music and words sung by the juvenile singers at the National Temperance Fete at Crystal Palace in July 1899. -
1901 Studien zur Geschichte der Italienischen Oper im 17. JahrhundertLeipzig: 1901The first edition of this comprehensive study of 17th century Italian opera, compiled by German musicologist Hugo Goldschmidt, this copy belonging to English critic Edward Dent, with his handwritten thoughts and a review of one of the operas mentioned. -
1931-2 Les Spectacles à Travers les Ages & Le Cinéma: Des Origines à Nos JoursParis : 1931-2An elegantly bound trio of works published by Cygne, exploring the history of all things relating to cinema, theatre, cabaret and music. -
1954 Quite Early One Morning: broadcasts by Dylan ThomasLondon: 1954A first impression of this collection of the broadcasts of Dylan Thomas, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1877 Mammon: Duke's TheatreLondon: c1877A very scarce theatre programme from a production of Sydney Grundy's "Mammon", performed at Duke's Theatre in Holborn. -
1927 Autumn Songs With Music From "Flower Fairies of the Autumn"London: 1927A lovely first edition of this collection of twelve songs by Oliver Linnell, accompanied by poems and colour plates by Cicely Mary Barker. -
1878 'Olivia' Theatre Programme: The Royal Court TheatreLondon: 1878A very scarce theatre programme for a performance of 'Olivia', a stage show written by W. G. Wills based on a scene from 'The Vicar of Wakefield'. -
1880 La Fille du Tambour Major: Alhambra Theatre RoyalLondon: 1880A very scarce theatre programme for a performance of Jacques Offenbach's 'La Fille du Tambour Major', which took place at the Alhambra Theatre Royal in 1880. -
1880 "The Gaiety Theatre" Programme: A Pair of Them, Little Sentinel & Forty ThievesNot Stated: 1880A very scarce programme for a performance of 'The Forty Thieves', 'A Pair of Them' and 'The Little Sentinel', presented at The Gaiety Theatre in 1880. -
1923-24 Programmes for King's Creek Law and Huntin' TroubleNot Stated: 1923-24Two scarce prorgammes promotions Westerns featuring Leo Maloney, illustrated with film stills. -
1920 The Wall Street MysteryLondon: 1920A very scarce programme for a silent film starring Glen White, illustrated throughout. -
1963 Howard HawksLondon: 1963A very scarce monograph on Howard Hawks, an illustrated study of his impressive filmography. -
1983 The Dresser, a Study GuideNot Stated: 1983A very scarce study guide for this play and film by Ronald Harwood, illustrated throughout. -
1923 The City of Drifting LoveLondon: 1923A very scarce programme for a 1923 silent film, a romance set in Venice. -
1879 Gaiety Theatre Programme: Rose of Auvergne, Uncle & Robbing RoyLondon: 1879A very scarce programme for the Gaiety Theatre in the West End of London, presenting a trio of shows taking place in 1879. -
c1925 End of Season's Clearance Sale of Photographic & Scientific ApparatusLondon: c1925A very scarce 1920s sale catalogue for photographic equipment seller The City Seller & Exchange, Ltd., illustrated with images of cameras and equipment. -
1921 Dangerous PathsLondon: 1921A very scarce program for a 1921 silent film starring Neva Gerber, illustrated with a folding plate. -
1924 Leo Maloney in His First Big ProductionsLeeds: 1924A very scarce advertisement for six 1923 and 1924 silent films starring American film actor, director, producer, and screenwriter of the silent era, Leo D. Maloney. -
1878-79 Two Programmes for the Gaiety TheatreLondon: 1878-79Two very scarce programmes for the Gaiety Theatre, a now-closed West End theatre. -
1921 Diane of Star HollowLondon: 1921A charming and very scarce programme for a 1921 lost silent film starring celebrated beauty Evelyn Greeley. -
1922 Winning A BrideLeeds: 1922A very scarce folding advertisement for the UK release of the 1921 French silent film 'Le Jockey Disparu', a tale of love and horse racing. -
1879 The Gaiety Programme: Rose of Auvergne, "Uncle" & Robbing RoyNot Stated: 1879A very scarce opera programme for a night at the Gaiety Theatre in London, presenting three shows commencing on Monday December 15th, 1879. -
1922 Another Man's BootsLondon: 1922A very scarce folding advertisement for the 1922 American western silent film 'Another Man's Boots', starring actor Francis Ford. -
1922 Mercury Film Service Offer You Seven House-Filling PropositionsLeeds: 1922A vanishingly scarce advertisement for seven American silent films of the 1910s, aiming to promote these films for screenings in British cinemas. -
1921 Programmes for Two Lost American Silent Western Films: Dead or Alive; The Sheriff of Hope EternalLondon: 1921Programmes for two lost silent Westerns, both produced in 1921 by Ben F. Wilson, and starring rodeo performer and actor Jack Hoxie. -
1880 A Programme for Billee Taylor: A New and Original Nautical Comic OperaLondon: 1880A vanishingly scarce programme for the nautical comic opera, "Billee Taylor", by H. P. Stevens and Edward Solomon, which was performed at the Imperial Theatre from 1880. -
1921 Programmes for Three Lost American Silent Western Films: Hills of Hate; Dead or Alive; The Sheriff of Hope EternalLondon: 1921Programmes for three lost silent Westerns, each produced in 1921 by Ben F. Wilson, and each starring rodeo performer and actor Jack Hoxie. -
1922 ImpulseLondon: 1922A very scarce program for a silent film starring Neva Gerber, illustrated throughout. -
1879-c1888 Three Programs for the St. James's TheatreLondon: 1879-c1888Three programs for productions at the now demolished St. James's Theatre, collecting together three very scarce pieces. -
1874-1878 Four Programmes for the Prince of Wales's Royal TheatreLondon: 1874-1878Four very scarce programmes for performances given at the Prince of Wales's Royal Theatre in the 1870s. -
1880-82 Three Programs For the Theatre Royal Drury LaneLondon: 1880-82A set of three very scarce programs for productions at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. -
1875-1877 Programmes for Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and 'King Richard III' at the Lyceum TheatreLondon: 1875-1877Programmes for two 1870s productions of Shakespeare's plays at London's Lyceum Theatre, both directed by and starring actor-manager Sir Henry Irving. -
1880-81 Three Programs for the Opera Comique, Patience, and Pirates of PenzanceLondon: 1880-81Three very scarce programs for Gilbert and Sullivan productions at the Opera Comique.