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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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1879 The Children's Musical CinderellaLondon: 1879A scarce volume of music and lyrics for the children's musical Cinderella, illustrated in colour by Walter Crane. -
1954 The Confidential Clerk A PlayLondon: 1954The first edition of this play by T. S. Eliot in the original dust wrapper with the first state misprint. -
1931 Masks Mimes and MiraclesLondon: 1931A first edition of this interesting study of mimes throughout history, by renowned British literary scholar, Allardyce Nicoll. -
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1989 Letters to GeorgeLondon : 1989A signed first edition of this insight into director, Max Stafford-Clark's working methods, with two loosely inserted letters. -
1867 Ballads and Legends of CheshireLondon: 1867The first edition of this illustrated collection of legends and ballads collected by Egerton Leigh. -
1926 Debussy (1862-1918)Paris: 1926A very smart copy of Vallas's biography of Claude Debussy, in the original French language. -
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1923 The Babe of Bethlehem Being Some Christmas CarolsLondon : 1923A smart, limited edition copy of this Christmas carol by G. R. Woodward. -
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[c1811] Photo Album Containing Plates Depicting Destouches Operas- : [c1811]This unique leather bound photo album contains plates depicting scenes from André Cardinal Destouches operas. -
1876 2 Vols Musical Myths and FactsLondon: 1876A first edition of this interesting work on the relationship between music and mythology. -
1831 Seventy of the Psalms of David, for the use of ChurchesDublin: 1831A very scarce collection of music scores and lyrics for seventy of the psalms of David, with chants for morning and evening service. -
1919 Reminiscences of Henry CowardLondon: 1919Henry Coward offers a narrative of his life in this scarce autobiography. Found in the unclipped dust wrapper, with six illustrations. -
1969 Song, Dance and Poetry of the Court of Scotland Under King James VICambridge: 1969A first edition of this work on the Scottish Renaissance court song. -
1968 A Bibliography of the Musical Works published by John Walsh during the years 1695-1720Oxford: 1968A smart reprint of William Charles Smith's bibliography of music published by John Walsh from 1695 to 1720. -
1871 A Chave de Oiro Drama em 5 ActosPorto: 1871A very scarce and smart copy of this play The Golden Key, written in Portuguese. -
1919 Min Far Og Jeg: af Gamle FamiliepapirerKobenhavn og Kristaiania: 1919The first edition of Karl Mantzius's autobiographical account of his life and that of his father, fellow Danish actor Kristian Mantzius. -
1791-1793 7 Vols Opere del Signor Abate Pietro MetastasioGenoa: 1791-1793Seven leather bound volumes containing a collection of libretti and plays by eighteenth century Italian poet Pietro Metastasio. -
1886 Moderne SpieloperMunich: 1886A scarce volume on Modern Game Opera by Austrian tenor singer Franz Josef Brakl. Illustrated with five folding scores. -
c1900 Vocal Musical SheetsLondon: c1900A very scarce collection of thirty-eight musical sheets for vocal pieces in one volume. -
1891 Niniche and LiliParis: 1891Two plays by Alfred Hennequin and Albert Millaud bound in one volume. -
1730 Histoire du Theatre Italien, Depuis la Decadence de la Comedie LatineParis: 1730A scarce French work on sixteenth and seventeenth century Italian plays, written by the noted actor and writer Luigi Riccoboni -
1932 The British Academy Presidential Address, 1932London: 1932The very scarce Presidential Address for the British Academy by H. A. L. Fisher, who was president from 1928 to 1932. -
1816 Fairburn's Comic Constellation, for 1816, Being a Capital Collection of New SongsLondon: 1816A very scarce collection of songs from theatrical productions in the early 19th century, compiled by John Fairburn. -
1867 Le Nouveau Entretien des Bonnes CompagniesParis: 1867A very scarce limited edition reprint of a 17th century collection of songs for dancing and drinking. -
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1927 Gedenkrede Auf BeethovenFrankfurt: 1927A scarce limited edition of this speech given by Rudolf G. Binding to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the death of Beethoven, signed by the author with a letter. In the German language. -
1860 Elijah an Oratorio to be Performed at The Crystal PalaceLondon : 1860A scarce pamphlet of Elijah an Oratorio. -
1885 Burlesque Giants and DwarfsLondon : 1885A very scarce pamphlet of illusions, with illustrations. -
1792 George Barnwell. A Tragedy. Adapted for Theatrical RepresentationLondon: 1792A scarce copy of Lillo's tragic play George Barnwell, adapted for theatrical representation, as performed by London theatre troups. -
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1923 The Apostle A DramaLondon : 1923A signed, limited edition copy of The Apostle, a play by George Moore. -
1877 Scriptural Extracts, Compiled and Pointed as a Musical Service for the Various Masonic CeremoniesLondon : 1877An uncommon free masonry pamphlet. -
1993 The Light Infantry Record of MusicNot Stated: 1993The very scarce first edition of this collection of songs and music from the Light Infantry. -
1911 Our Old Nursery RhymesLondon: 1911Alfred Moffatt provides accompanying harmonies to over twenty nursery rhymes in this illustrated score. A first edition, with sweet illustrations by Dutch illustrator Henriette Willebeek Le Mair. -
1817 Characters of Shakespear's PlaysLondon : 1817A first edition copy of Characters of Shakespear's Plays by William Hazlitt. -
1892 Chirps and Chimes in Various KeysBrechin, Edinburgh and Glasgow: 1892The scarce first edition of this collection of songs from Brechin in the late nineteenth century. -
1935 The Musical-Box Annual: Tune and Rhyme for Nursery TimeLondon: 1935The first edition of this charming collection of musical pieces for children, illustrated throughout and in the scarce original dust wrapper. -
1809 7 vols A Collection of Farces and other AfterpiecesLondon : 1809A seven volume set of this humorous collection of farces and afterpieces.