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Chambers, E. K. [Sir Edmund Kerchever Chambers (16 March 1866 - 21 January 1954) was an English literary critic and Shakespearean scholar. His four-volume work on The Elizabethan Stage, published in 1923, remains a standard resource]

(Book #ID 110695)

Published by Clarendon Press, Oxford, First Edition 1923. 1923.

Volume II of four volumes. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, gilt emblem to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Ex-academic library with 'Sheffield University Library' bookplate inside the front cover. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (vi), 557 pp with one other monochrome illustration. Rubbing to the cover edges and corners, text block clean and in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Craig, Edward Gordon [Edward Henry Gordon Craig CH OBE (born Edward Godwin; 16 January 1872 - 29 July 1966), sometimes known as Gordon Craig, was an English modernist theatre practitioner; he worked as an actor, director and scenic designer, as well as developing an influential body of theoretical writings. Craig was the son of actress Dame Ellen Terry].

(Book #ID 92580)

Published by Mercury Books A Publication of William Heinemann Ltd., 15-16 Queen Street, Mayfair, London First Thus Edition 1962. 1962.

First paperback edition [the original edition being first published in 1911] in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains [xxiii] 296 printed pages of text with seven monochrome illustrations. Age darkening down the spine and in Very Good clean condition, probably never read, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Chambers, E. K.

(Book #ID 109403)

Published by Oxford: at the Clarendon Press, First Edition 1903. 1903.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (xlii), 419 pp. Deals with Minstrelsy, Folk Drama, Religious Drama. Ex Academic Library with English Literature bookplate to the front paste down, one small indigo stamp to the copyright page, spine slightly faded, else in Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Conway, Heather

(Book #ID 35938)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1956. London 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 128 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with 10 mm tear and rollback of the paper to the top front cover, not price clipped 5/-. 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.

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Carlyle, Billie [Claude Dampier]

(Book #ID 85032)

Published by the Author, Temple Gardens, Staines, Middlesex First Edition 1978. 1978.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 116 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Creasing to the front corners, tiny rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'To Linda and Peter, Regards Billie.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Craig, Edward Gordon [Edward Henry Gordon Craig CH OBE (born Edward Godwin; 16 January 1872 - 29 July 1966), sometimes known as Gordon Craig, was an English modernist theatre practitioner; he worked as an actor, director and scenic designer, as well as developing an influential body of theoretical writings. Craig was the son of actress Dame Ellen Terry].

(Book #ID 92576)

Published by Edward Hulton Press and Co. Ltd., 161-166 Fleet Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Craig writes of his life from his birth in 1872 until the beginning of 1907. Contains [vii] 308 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Foxing to the page edges, crease line to the bottom corner of the rear board, repaired tear to the rear end paper. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, the design by Edward Burrett based on woodcuts by the author and with light rubbing to the edges, not price clipped 35s. Loosely enclosed review newspaper cutting of the book by Anthony Burgess. 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.

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Cross, Beverley [Music and Lyrics by David Heneker] From the Novel 'Kipps' by H. G. Wells

(Book #ID 72692)

Published by Chappell & Co. Ltd., 50 New Bond Street, London 1965. London 1965.

Publisher's original cream card covers, black title and author lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 78 printed pages of text. A little soiling to the covers, name to the top front cover, without any marks or notes internally and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Craig, Edward Gordon [Edward Henry Gordon Craig CH OBE (born Edward Godwin; 16 January 1872 - 29 July 1966), sometimes known as Gordon Craig, was an English modernist theatre practitioner; he worked as an actor, director and scenic designer, as well as developing an influential body of theoretical writings. Craig was the son of actress Dame Ellen Terry]. Henrik Johan Ibsen (20 March 1828 - 23 May 1906) was a Norwegian playwright and theatre director. As one of the founders of modernism in theatre he is often referred to as 'the father of realism' and one of the most influential playwrights of his time.

(Book #ID 113332)

Published by Oxford University Press | Humphrey Milford, Oxford & London First Edition 1930. 1930.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brilliant cardinal red cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, deckle fore and bottom edges. Elephant folio. 20½'' x 15¼''. 1 of 605 copies on mould made paper. Contains colophon, 21 pp, tail-piece, followed by thirty-two plates with paper guards bearing caption texts, twelve of the collotypes incorporate colour. Fine condition book in scarce dust wrapper with two pieces of paper missing to the centre front cover and bottom rear edge. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 3.5 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A

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Craig, Mike [Foreword by Bob Monkhouse] Afterword by Ken Dodd [Sir Kenneth Arthur Dodd, OBE (8 November 1927 - 11 March 2018) was an English comedian, singer and occasional actor]

(Book #ID 63193)

Published by The Author 1996. 1996.

Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. Quarto 10'' x 7''. Contains 204 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'To Douglas - Mine's a large scotch - Rear-lly!! Best Wishes, Mike Craig'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Clinton-Baddeley, V. C.

(Book #ID 71913)

Published by Putnam, Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1954. London 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 243 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Minimal wear to the edges, light foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends, gutters and fore 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.

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Cecil Madden and W. Macqueen Pope

(Book #ID 76479)

circa 1920.

Original typed and bound play script in card folder with brass rivets through the spine. 12'' x 9¼''. Contains the original typed text on single-sided sheets. In Very Good condition with small tears to the edges of the card covers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cover Design by Miss Jessie Bird

(Book #ID 77432)

Printed at the Kirk o' Field Press March 1937.

Original stapled illustrated card wrap covers [softback] 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 24 printed pages of text. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cooper, Tommy [1921-1984]

(Book #ID 76967)

Published by Jupiter Books Limited, 167 Hermitage Road, London First Edition 1975. London 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 175 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Cheap paper browning to the closed page edges, ink message to the front free end paper. Very near Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with light rubs and creases to the cover edges. 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. ISBN 904041301

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Cochran, Charles B.

(Book #ID 83768)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1945. London 1945.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, blue dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 323 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends soft with shallow rubs. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with wear to the edges and corners, tiny chips to the spine tips, not price clipped 18s. 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.

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Chambers, E. K. [Sir Edmund Kerchever Chambers (16 March 1866 - 21 January 1954) was an English literary critic and Shakespearean scholar. His four-volume work on The Elizabethan Stage, published in 1923, remains a standard resource]

(Book #ID 110696)

Published by Clarendon Press, Oxford, First Edition 1923. 1923.

Volume IV of four volumes. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, gilt emblem to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Ex-academic library with 'Sheffield University Library' bookplate inside the front cover. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (vi), 467 pp with 5 other monochrome illustration. Rubbing to the cover edges and corners, text block clean and in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Clark, Brian

(Book #ID 98016)

Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Ltd., Parker Street, Kingsway, London First Edition 1971. 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg paper covered boards, metallic pink title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 119 printed pages of text. Fore edge with a few tan age spots to the first four pages only. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minimal wear to the upper edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0273315889

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Chambers, Colin [Margaret Ramsay]

(Book #ID 100139)

Published by Nick Hern Books Limited, 14 Larden Road, London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 361 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubs to the upper corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1854591193

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