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Whither the Theatre ? | A Letter to a Young Playwright (Author Warren Tute) Bax, Clifford [Clifford Bax (13 July 1886 - 18 November 1962) was a versatile English writer, known particularly as a playwright, a journalist, critic and editor, and a poet, lyricist and hymn writer. He also was a translator (for example, of Goldoni). The composer Arnold Bax was his brother, and set some of his words to music] Warren Tute (Book #ID 92618) Published by Home and Van Thal Ltd., 3 Clifford Street, London First Edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light olive cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 32 printed pages of text. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small tear to the front cover, not price clipped 3/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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The British Theatre (British Life and Thought Series No. 14) Bridges-Adams, W. (Book #ID 92585) Published for The British Council by Longmans Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London Third Revised Edition October 1946. 1946. Third revised edition in publisher's original green and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 53 + i printed pages of text with 24 monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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About Acting: With a bit of name-dropping and a few Golden Rules Barkworth, Peter [Introduction by John Fernald] (Book #ID 27095) Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Limited, 54 Poland Street, London 1980. 1980. Publisher's original laminated card covers. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 169 pages. ISBN 0436032902. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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Entertainment and Ritual 600-1600 Bucknell, Peter A. (Book #ID 48921) Published by Stainer and Bell Ltd., 82 High Road, London First Edition 1979. London 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original caramel paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, colour designed end papers. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. ISBN 0852494440. Contains 223 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations by the author throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with one 6 mm tear to the foot of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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Drama: An Arco Handybook Brown, Andrew (Book #ID 35944) Published by Arco Publications Ltd., 29 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1962. London 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated glazed boards. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 162 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Name to the front free end paper. Near. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rub to the spine tip, not price clipped 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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Theatre 1955-1956 [Signed] Brown, Ivor (Book #ID 43942) Published by Max Reinhardt Ltd., 10 Earlham Street, London First Edition 1956. London 1956. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains viii, 200 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. From the library of Kitty [Dorothy] Black [1914-2006], successful theatre administrator, internationally acclaimed and distinguished translator of continental plays who eventually became a leading play agent. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light soiling to the pale cream paper, not price clipped 21s. SIGNED dedication copy by the author to the half-title page 'To Kitty, Yours ever, Ivor Brown December 1956.' Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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Beginning Branagh, Kenneth (Book #ID 44306) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 30 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1989. London 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0701133880. Contains x, 244 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with small crinkle of the paper to the spine tip. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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The Lyceum and Henry Irving Brereton, Austin [Sir Henry Irving (6 February 1838 - 13 October 1905), born John Henry Brodribb, sometimes known as J. H. Irving, was an English stage actor in the Victorian era, known as an actor-manager because he took complete responsibility (supervision of sets, lighting, direction, casting, as well as playing the leading roles) for season after season at the Lyceum Theatre] Andrew Leigh (Book #ID 92567) Published by Lawrence and Bullen Ltd., London | McClure, Phillips & Co. New York First Edition 1903. 1903. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, square gilt vignette to the front cover, top edge gilt. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Hand written number 346 of 1500 Limited Edition copies on ordinary paper. Contains [xvi] 351 printed pages of text with tissue-guarded colour portrait frontispiece of Irving as Hamlet from a painting by Edward Long, 120 further illustrations including 1 tissue-guarded colour portrait of Ellen Terry as Lady Lambeth. Neatly repaired cracking of the cloth to the front gutter, the end papers are not cracked, light foxing to the end papers and in Very Good condition. From the private library of Andrew Leigh, General Manager of The Old Vic, London, and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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Henry Irving; A Biographical Sketch Brereton, Austin [Henry Irving 1838-1905] Drawings by Edwin Long, J. A. McNeil Whistler, Fred Barnard, Val Bromley, Alf P. Tilt, J. Fulleylove, and Mrs. Allingham (Book #ID 76468) Published by David Bogue 3 St. Martin's Place, London First Edition 1884. London 1884. First special edition hard back binding in publisher's original Japanese vellum covers, gilt scroll designs, title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel, top edge gilt, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. Elephant folio 16'' x 12''. 1 of approximately 85 Limited Edition copies with list of 60 subscribers to the rear. Contains [xii] 136 printed pages of text with 17 finely detailed full-page portrait plates on India paper. Slight soiling and marks to the white vellum covers, ghosting to the end papers, very minor age tanning to the page edges and in Very Good clean and sound condition, heavy volume. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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A History of Pantomime Broadbent, R. J. (Book #ID 72721) Published by The Echo Library, 131 High Street, Teddington First Edition 2006. Middlesex 2006. First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 115 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1847029183 Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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The Undertaker's Daughter | The Colourful Life of a Theatre Director Brewster, Yvonne (Book #ID 92583) Published by BlackAmber Books Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 2004. 2004. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back] with French Flaps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 257 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre pages. One library label and stamp to the title page, never issued or read and in very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 190196924X Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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Stan Laurel and Other Stars of the Panopticon | The Story of the Britannia Music Hall Bowers, Judith [Stan Laurel (born Arthur Stanley Jefferson; 16 June 1890 - 23 February 1965) was an English comic actor, writer, and film director who was part of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. He appeared with his American comedy partner Oliver Hardy in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles]. (Book #ID 99390) Published by Birlinn Limited, 10 Newington Road, Edinburgh First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 1890 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour archive photographs and theatre posters throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781841586175 Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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The Secrets of Making Up Brough, J. Ainsley [Harry Clyo | Albert Le Fre | Finlay Dunn | Ralph and Adeline Rickus] (Book #ID 111000) Published by The Star Music Publishing Co. Ltd., 51 High Street, New Oxford Street, London circa 1924. 1924. Publisher's original flat backed illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 84 pp + covers with monochrome illustrations and full-page photographs throughout. Small tears to the edges of the front cover, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STAGE & THEATRE Category |
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