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Happy and Glorious Walter, Wilfrid (Book #ID 53585) Published by Pendulum Publications Ltd., 10 Old Square, Lincoln's Inn, London First Edition 1945. London 1945. Publisher's original grey card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 65 printed pages of text. Ink ownership marking to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in scarce Very Good dust wrapper with a little age tanning to the edges, not price clipped 4/6. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The First Gentleman: A Play in Two Acts [2] Ginsbury, Norman (Book #ID 53586) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1940. London 1940. Publisher's original plain grey card wrap covers with French Flaps. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 152 printed pages of text. Ink ownership name to the front cover, a little flaking of the card covering the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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La Fianza Satisfecha; A Critical Edition with Introduction and Notes [Lope De Vega] Edited by William M. Whitby and Robert R. Anderson (Book #ID 54020) Published by Cambridge at the University Press First Edition 1971. London 1971. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0521079128. Contains [xi] 208 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small closed tear to the bottom front corner. 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 PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Gardener's Cottage; A Play in Three Acts [Signed] Hoile, Helen and Edward V. (Book #ID 54268) Published by Kenyon-Deane Ltd., 129 St John's Hill, London First 1960. London 1960. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 67 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the authors to the third page 'To Our Dear Dr. Baker Happy Christmas Helen & Edward V. Hoile'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Low Tide; A Play in Three Scenes [Players Include Claude Rains, Ethel Coleridge and Gordon Harker] George, Ernest (Book #ID 55973) Published by E. Lahr, 68 Red Lion Street, London 1932. London 1932. Publisher's original light grey ring bound card covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 54 printed pages of text. A little age darkening to the covers and in Very Good condition as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Plays for Christmas. Chameleon Books No. 16 Vallance, Rosalind [Edited by] Illustrated by L. Domény (Book #ID 54623) Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London Reprinted Edition 1946. London 1946. Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated green and orange paper covers, green title to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contain 63 printed pages of text with illustrated end papers. Very little wear to the covers, with ownership markings to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper illustrated the same as the covers with darkened spine, small chips to the corners, not price clipped 2/6. 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 PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Confidential Clerk Eliot, T. S. [1888-1965] (Book #ID 55152) Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York First American Edition circa 1954. New York circa 1954. First American edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Small rubs to the spine ends and corners, ink marking to the front free end paper and American Embassy stamp to the rear free end paper, rubs to the rear paste down where label has been removed. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Hunger and Thirst, The Picture, Anger and Salutations. Volume Seven Ionesco, Eugene [Translated by Donald Watson] (Book #ID 69421) Published by Calder and Boyars Ltd., 18 Brewer Street, London First Edition 1968. London 1968. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [paperback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 172 printed pages of text. Rubs to the spine ends, crease to the upper front corner and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 714504688 Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The First Mrs. Fraser; A Comedy in Three Acts [Haymarket Theatre Edition] Ervine, St. John (Book #ID 53589) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd., 97 & 99 St. Martin's Lane, London First UK Edition 1929. London 1929. Publisher's original card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 88 printed pages of text. Foxing to the covers and the first and last pages, without any ownership markings and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Pieces Roses; Le Bal Des Voleurs Comédie Ballet 1932 Anouilh, Jean (Book #ID 56187) Published by Editions du Sablon, Bruxelles Fevier 1945. Brussels 1945. Publisher's original laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 261 printed pages of French text. Age darkened spine, small ink marking dated 1945 to the half title page, cheap paper browning and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Sword; A Poetical Play in One Act [Signed] Bennett, Alfred Gordon (Book #ID 56716) Published by The Sunshine Press Ltd., Warrington First Edition 1931. Warrington 1931. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original gold paper covered boards, gilt title lettering to apple green cloth spine, deckle page edges. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [vi] 44 [iv] printed pages of text. Hand-written number 17 of 300 Limited Edition copies, approximately 200 of which are for sale and SIGNED in full by the author 'Alfred Gordon Bennett.' The Sunshine Press traces its origin directly to the Eyres' Press of 1704 to 1801, famous printers and specialists in typography. The paper has been manufactured by Spicers Ltd., at the Alton Mills. The binding is by J. H. Teare & Son, Warrington. Rubbing and soiling to the edges of the covers, a little age toning to the end papers. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Show Parade; Sketches for a Service Show; French's Acting Edition No. 1489 Davis, Clifford (Book #ID 68246) Published by Samuel French Ltd., 26 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition 1941. London 1941. Publisher's original illustrated sand brown card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 38 printed pages of text. A couple of insignificant pencil notes and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Dead Guilty Harris, Richard (Book #ID 58778) Published by Samuel French, London 1996. London 1996. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 83 printed pages of text. Ink marking to the rear free end paper In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0573017506 Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Collection and The Lover (Methuen Modern Plays Series) Pinter, Harold (Book #ID 94795) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London 1968 Reprinted Edition. 1968. Publisher's original blue and white card wrap covers [soft back] with monochrome stage photograph to the front cover, still photograph of the author to the rear cover. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 92 printed pages of text. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. We currently hold in stock over 25 other titles from the Methuen Modern Plays Series. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 416632106 Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Endgame | A Play in One Act Followed by Act Without Words | A Mime for One Player. Beckett, Samuel [Translated from the Original French by the author] (Book #ID 94813) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London 1969 Reprinted Edition. 1969. Publisher's original orange,and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 60 printed pages of text. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A ISBN 571070671 Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Three Plays by Ugo Betti | Comprising The Queen and the Rebels; The Burnt Flower-Bed; Summertime. Betti, Ugo [Ugo Betti (4 February 1892 in Camerino - 9 June 1953 in Rome) was an Italian judge, better known as an author, who is considered by many the greatest Italian playwright next to Pirandello]. Translated and with a Foreword by Henry Reed. (Book #ID 95597) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1956. 1956. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, dulled gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 283 printed pages of text. Intituto Italiano , Dublino stamp to the front free end paper and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Immigrant Harelik, Mark [and Randal Myler] (Book #ID 61475) Published by Broadway Play Publishing, Inc. First Edition September 1989. 1989. Publisher's original black and white card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 89 printed pages of text. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0881450731 Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Geneva | A Fancied Page of History in Three Acts Shaw, Bernard [George Bernard Shaw 1856-1950] Illustrated by Feliks Topolski (1907-1989). (Book #ID 102670) Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1939. 1939. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [vii]-blank, full-page black and purple illustration, 112 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout, some full-page, full-page illustration to the rear. From the private library of Yehudi and Diana Menuhin with there bookplate label to the front paste down. Very near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the corners and top of rear cover, not price clipped, 7s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Ladies in Waiting; A Play For Women in Three Acts [French's Acting Edition No. 131] Campion, Cyril (Book #ID 62068) Published by Samuel French Ltd., 26 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition 1934. 1934. Publisher's original brown card wrap covers 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 96 printed pages of text. Some neat under lining to the part of Dora and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Mr. Todd's Experiment A Comedy in Three Acts; Original Typed and Bound Play Script Walter Hackett [Starring Nannie Bennett, Fred Kerr, Owen Nares, Marion Lorne, E. Holman Clark, Doris Lloyd, Kenneth Altamont, Marie Polini, Algernon West in] (Book #ID 76474) Presented at the Queen's Theatre, London on Friday Evening, 30th January 1920 by Alfred Butt and Owen Nares. 1920. Original typed and bound play script in hard bound burgundy cloth covers, gilt title to the spine. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains the original typed text on single-sided sheets with cast under-lined in red to the left margin. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The House of Peril A Play in Four Acts; Original Typed and Bound Play Script [From 'The Chink in the Arnour' by Mrs. Belloc Lowndes] Vachell, Horace Annesley [Starring Owen Nares, John Howell, Norman McKinnel, Fernand Leane, Emily Brooke, Margaret Halstan, Annie Schletter, Stella Rho, Nannie Bennett] (Book #ID 76475) Presented at the Queen's Theatre, London by Arrangement with Frederick Harrison Under the Management of Alfred Butt and Owen Nares, Thursday 6th June, 1919. 1919. Original typed and bound play script in hard bound burgundy cloth covers, gilt title to the spine. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains the original typed text on single-sided sheets with cast under-lined in red to the left margin. Rubbing to the boards and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Caretaker (Methuen Modern Plays Series) Pinter, Harold (Book #ID 94793) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London 1966. 1966. Publisher's original blue and white card wrap covers [soft back] with monochrome stage photograph to the front cover, still photograph of the author to the rear cover. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 78 printed pages of text. 'File Copy' stamped in red to the inside, 'working copies' written to the front cover, some pencil notes and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. We currently hold in stock over 25 other titles from the Methuen Modern Plays Series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Bitches' Brew; or, The Plot Against Bertrand Russell Buttle, Myra [Cover Sketch by Vicky of The New Statesman] (Book #ID 63323) Published by C. A. Watts & Co. Ltd., 40 Drury Lane, London First Edition 1960. London 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, red dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 87 printed pages of text. Spine ends a little creased, foxing to the closed page edges, tan age spots to a few of the earlier pages. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tan age spots to the upper panel, a little curling to the upper edges, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves 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 PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Beggar's Opera; The Holerth Library Series Number 61 Gay, John [1685-1732] (Book #ID 70704) Published by The Holerth Press 46 Fleet Street, London circa 1910. London circa 1910. Publisher's original monochrome illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 6'' x 4½''. Contains 85 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the margins and in Good sound condition, no dust wrapper as published. We currently hold in stock three other titles from this series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Extracts from The Idler; A Play in Four Acts [Original Typed and Bound Play Script] Chambers, C. Haddon (Book #ID 76480) circa 1920. 1920. Original typed and bound play script in card folder twine sewn through the spine. 9'' x 7''. Contains the original typed text on single-sided sheets with characters under-lined in red to the left margin. Lots of pencil notes throughout and in Good condition with small tears to the edges of the card covers. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Lark [French's Acting Edition Series] Anouilh, Jean [Translated by Christopher Fry] (Book #ID 97848) Published by Samuel French Ltd., 26 Southampton Street, Strand, London circa 1975. 1975. Publisher's original blue and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 73 printed pages with monochrome stage design illustrations and archive photographs to the rear. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0573012253 Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Pillars of Society, and Other Plays Ibsen, Henrik [Edited by Havelock Ellis] (Book #ID 64567) Published by Walter Scott, 24 Warwick Lane, London 1888. London 1888. Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, black title and author lettering paper onlay to the spine, fore and lower edges uncut. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 315 printed pages of text. Rubs to the softened spine ends, corners turned in, age darkened closed page edges, ink marking to the front free end paper and title page and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Dramatic Works of Richard Brinsley Sheridan Sheridan, Richard Brinsley (Book #ID 64907) Published by W. W. Gibbings, 18 Bury Street, London 1891. London 1891. Hard back binding in publisher's original olive green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt to the upper edges, fore edges uncut, black end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 360 printed pages of text, three small clippings from the Radio Times with reference to Sheridan loosely enclosed. Mottling of the cloth to the top of the front and rear panels, tan age spots to the closed lower edges and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Plays of John Gay. Volume I [The Abbey Classics No. 15] Gay, John [Ornamented by Martin Travers] (Book #ID 66020) Published by Chapman & Dodd, 66 Great Queen Street, London 1930. London 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original petrol blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, blue dyed upper edges, grey end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 225 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Tiny shallow rubs to the spine tips. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm tear to the upper front gutter, age darkened spine, rubs to the corners, fore edges and gutters, not price clipped 3/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves 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 PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Dramatic W. O. Mitchell; Five Plays: The Devil's Instrument, Back to Beulah, The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon, The Kite, For Those in Peril on The Sea Mitchell, W. O. (Book #ID 65997) Published by Gage Publishing Ltd., Toronto, Canada 1982. Canada 1982. Hard back binding in publisher's original taupe paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 267 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the covers, small tan stain to the closed fore edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with thin crease lines to the upper edges, shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves 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. ISBN 0771597282 Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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The Psychology of Tragic Drama Roberts, Patrick (Book #ID 66001) Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd., 68-74 Carter Lane, London First Edition 1975. London 1975. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 234 printed pages of text. A little wear to the foot of the spine. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the orange of the spine and margins. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves 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 PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Eight Prize-Winning One-Act Plays; Cupid Rampant, Our Lad, Men Are Missing, The Flaw, Unknown Dimension, The Willing Spirit, Twentieth-Century Lullaby, Husbands Supplied Quekett, Hugh S. (Book #ID 66038) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1936. London 1936. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original salmon cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 262 [23 Publisher's Catalogue] printed pages of text. Sun fading to the spine, spine ends softened, square ink stamp for the War Fund to the front free end paper, tan age spots to a few of the early pages, foxing to the closed page edges and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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Ghosts; A Family Drama in Three Acts Ibsen, Henrik [Edited by William Archer] (Book #ID 66412) Published by The Walter Scott Publishing Co., Paternoster Square, London 1901. 1901. Publisher's original yellow illustrated card covers with cameo photograph of Ibsen to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xxxii] 174 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. A little cracking of the paper covering the spine and in Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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At My Heart's Core Davies, Robertson (Book #ID 78620) Published by Clarke, Irwin & Company, Limited, Toronto, Canada First Edition 1950. Canada 1950. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sable cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 91 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic frontispiece. Minimal wear to the spine ends, a little age darkening to the closed upper edges and end papers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. 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 PLAYS (Theatre Performance) Category |
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