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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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1902 Old English Songs and DancesLondon: 1902The first edition of W. Graham Robertson's beautifully illustrated volume of old English songs and dances, in the scarce publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1918 Carol Pictures by the Guild of Country PlayersNot Stated: 1918A very scarce collection of seven illustrated plates by W. Graham Robertson, in celebration of the festive performances of the Guild of Country Players. -
1931 The Fountain of Youth: A Comic OperaLondon: 1931A very scarce copy of Robertson's comic opera; a smart first edition. -
1873 Anthems Special and General for all the Great Festivals, Saints' Days, and Holy SeasonsLondon: 1873A smart copy of this scarce collection of music and lyrics for festival and holy days in the Christian calendar. -
1943 Eight SongsCopenhagen : 1943A limited edition of this delightful collection of songs and musical accompaniment, with a signed note from the publisher. -
c1835 A Collection of Eight Italian Plays Performed in Pergola TheatreFlorence : c1835A wonderful and very scarce collection of Italian plays bound together, all of which were performed in the historic Pergola Theatre in Florence. -
1963 Hora och TroKumla : 1963A vanishingly scarce copy of this delightful short history following the founder of Gospel Recordings, Joy Ridderhof. -
1927 Songs for my Little Ones from "Punch"London: 1927A charmingly illustrated book of sheet music composed by Frederic H. Cowen, with the songs adapted from 'Punch' poems. -
1905 The Christmas Book of Carols and SongsLondon: 1905A delightfully illustrated work containing Christmas-themed carols and songs, adorned with colour plates. -
1908 The Chelsea Historical Pageant, 1908: Book of WordsChelsea: 1908The first edition of this vanishingly scarce accompaniment to the 1908 Chelsea Historical Pageant. -
1875 Hymns Ancient and Modern for Use in the Services of the ChurchLondon: 1875A smart, leather-bound pocket book of commonly used ancient and modern hymns. -
1983 The Pop-Up Book of Magic TricksLondon: 1983A scarce first edition pop-up book of magic tricks by Ron Van Der Meer. -
1915 Song Time: A Book of Rhymes, Song, Games, Hymns and Other MusicLondon: 1915The first edition of this plentiful book of children's verses and sheet music for piano and voice. -
1950 Blanche-Neige et Les Sept NainsParis: 1950A very scarce French language edition of the classic fairy tale, illustrated with moving plates after the illustrations of the 1937 Walt Disney classic. -
c1923 Beethoven Sonatas for Pianoforte Solo Volume IINew York : c1923The second volume from the Beethoven sheet music set from Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics. -
2006 Alfred Hitchcock: The Master of SuspenseNew York: 2006A first edition, first impression collectable pop-up book about the celebrated director, Alfred Hitchcock. -
1950 Annie Get Your Gun, Seen Through the Eyes of a ChildLondon: 1950A delightfully illustrated children's pop-up book about sharpshooter Annie Oakley, adapted from the 1950 MGM musical. -
1958 Baron's Ballet FinaleLondon: 1958A smart first edition of this beautifully illustrated work of Baron's ballet photography. -
1994 Batman, The Animated Series: A Pop-Up PlaybookBoston: 1994A fine example of the first edition of this thrilling pop-up Batman playbook, based upon the animated Batman series. -
1929 The King Who Was a KingLondon: 1929The first edition of this intriguing treatise by H. G. Wells on the history and nature of cinema. -
1915 Gaudeamus: A Selection of Songs for Colleges and SchoolsLondon: 1915A popular collection of songs intended to be sung at schools and colleges, bound in full calf as a gift, with a charming contemporary ink inscription. -
1935 Meet the Film Stars 1934 - 1935London: 1935A delightfully illustrated book highlighting the talents and pictures of the time's leading film stars. -
1978 David Bowie 1978: Tour Booklet for Isolar 2San Francisco: 1978A tour booklet for David Bowie's 1978 World Tour, named Isolar 2, filled with photographs and song lyrics. -
c1837 A Handwritten Book of Sheet Music and PsalmsNone: c1837A much-loved collection of sheet music, lyrics and psalms, handwritten by Charlotte M. Pryce. -
1896 The Second Book of Nursery RhymesLondon: 1896The first edition of this charming collection of classic nursery rhymes set to music, and illustrated throughout. -
1977 Royal Box: A Souvenir Portfolio of an ExhibitionLondon: 1977A very scarce folder of plates showcasing British royal themed items from the Theatre Museum, published in celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee. -
1880-86 The TheatreLondon: 1880-86An uncommon to see set of Clement Scott's theatrical periodical, an illustrated set including striking Woodburytype photographs. -
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1970 Autobiography by Louis ZukofskyNew York: 1970A signed first edition, first printing of Louis Zukofsky's autobiographical collection of poems set to music by Celia Zukofsky. -
1955 Book of LyricsNew York: 1955A smart first edition of this limited edition printing of Bynner's collection of lyrics. -
1944-1946 Hollywood Premium Record Guide. Number One and Number TwoLos Angeles: 1944-1946The scarce first and second numbers of Will Roy Hearne's guide to the prices of 1940s records. -
c1850 A Selection of Irish Melodies, with Symphonies and AccompanimentsDublin: c1850A very scarce copy of this collection of Irish melodies with accompaniments from Thomas Moore and Sir John Stevenson, volume one only. -
1962 Liturgical Music Incunabula: A Descriptive CatalogueLondon: 1962The first edition of Kathi Meyer-Baer's comparison of printed music in liturgical incunabula, in the very scarce original glassine. -
1960 The Real JazzNew York: 1960A smart copy of the new and revised edition of this work on modern jazz from French critic and producer Hugues Panassie. -
1956 Harlequin Phoenix, or, The Rise and Fall of a Bergamask RogueLondon: 1956The first edition of this curious history of the Harlequin character, an illustrated volume, including with colour plates. -
1829 Teatro Classico Italiano Antico e ModernoLipsia: 1829An interesting study on the history of Italian theatre, an impressive and detailed work, in the original Italian. -
1849 Musikalischer Hausschatz der Deutschen: Eine Sammlung von 1000 Liedern und GesängenLeipzig: 1849A beautifully bound edition of G. W. Fink's collection of German folk songs, complete with singing and piano accompaniments.