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Marks, Claude

(Book #ID 99970)

Published by Amber Lane Press Ltd., 9a Newbridge Road, Ambergate, Derbyshire, First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906399335

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Morley, Sheridan [1942-2007]

(Book #ID 10937)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First edition 1992. 1992.

First edition hard back publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 308 pp. Tanning to page edges. Nr. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Marie Schild [Editor of The Brighton Courier of Fashion, The Millinery Journal and the monthly Journal of Parisian Dress Patterns and Needlework] From the private collection and in-house library of B. Burnet at 22 Garrick Street, Costumiers, Art, Drapers, Upholsterers, opposite The Garrick Club.

(Book #ID 84993)

Published by Samuel Miller, 10, Southampton Street, Strand, W.C. Half title page shows their address at 142, Long Acre, Second Edition [1884]. 1884.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the front cover, spine shows title in original paper strip from B. Burnet's in-house library. Quarto 11'' x 8½''. Contains 141 [v illustrated advertisements] printed pages of text with many full page monochrome plates of Fancy Dress Costumes throughout. The Frontispiece is a three part pull out of eight ladies on stage in Fancy Ball Costumes, exquisitely drawn and hand coloured. The First Edition of 112 pages was published in 1881. This undated [1884] extended edition is held only by Devon Library Services per W. Cat. - narrative does not refer to the frontispiece. Rubbing to the spine ends and corners, contents in clean bright condition. Burnet's craft atelier extended across the first floor of No. 22 Garrick Street and to various other locations in London, including 198 Regent Street. B. Burnet was a top-flight supplier of scenery and costumes, amateur theatricals, tableaux, court suits and uniforms etc. to all the main Theatres. They trace back to the 1850's when Richard Burnet, a draper and engineer (founder of Devonport Mechanics Institute) moved to Covent Garden - initially as Boyd Burnet, Drapers. Their most recent mention at No. 22 Garrick Street dates to the mid 1960's. They went into liquidation in 1969 just before the 1970's economic slump. This unique item carries their in-house library number 41. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Morley, Malcolm [Foreword by Sybil Thorndike] Christopher Fry [1907-2005]

(Book #ID 86520)

Published by St. Marylebone Society London First Edition 1962. 1962.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 44 printed pages of text with sepia illustrations and photographs to the centre. Age tanning to the spine and margins. SIGNED by the author Christopher Fry inside the front cover 'Best wishes for 'Judith', from Phyl and Christopher Fry, June 20th 1962.' In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Morley, Sheridan [Preface by Sir John Gielgud] Sybil Thorndike

(Book #ID 93611)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains 183 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and stills throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a little crinkling of the paper across the upper edges, not price clipped. Loosely inserted is a SIGNED 'S. Thorndike' corner mounted card and period photograph. 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 0297773887

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Martin, Boyd [Illustrated by George Joseph]

(Book #ID 29790)

Published by The Pilot Press Ltd., 45 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1943.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove-grey cloth covers, maroon lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 126 pp. Eight original cartoons by George Joseph, sixteen full-page monochrome photographs throughout. Free from inscription. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition Stanley Duncan designed dust wrapper with repaired tears to sides of spine ends, chips to the corners, not price clipped 7s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this 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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Marsden, Frances [Foreword by Susan Richmond]

(Book #ID 35911)

Published by H. F. W. Deane & Sons Ltd., 31 Museum Street, London circa 1950 edition not stated. London circa 1950.

Publisher's original printed blue card covers. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 90 pp. Name to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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M. V. C. Jeffreys and R. W. Stopford

(Book #ID 35931)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London Second Revised Edition 1936 [First Edition 1933]. London 1936.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 199 pp. 12 plates and with 45 monochrome illustrations throughout. Name to the half-title page and in Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Marshall, Michael [Foreword by Fred Astaire] Walter John 'Jack' Buchanan (1891-1957) was the major British musical stage and screen star of his day. He appeared in a series of musical comedies many of which were later made into films.

(Book #ID 94450)

Published by Elm Tree Books | Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1978. 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xvi] 271 printed pages of text with period monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the covers, 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. ISBN 0241896029

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Marshall, Norman

(Book #ID 114024)

Published by John Lehmann Ltd., 6 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 240 pp with numerous monochrome photographs on coated at paper throughout. Spotting to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Markov, P. A.

(Book #ID 92608)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1934. 1934.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with 36 full-page monochrome photographs throughout. Foxing to the page edges and end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Matthews, Brander

(Book #ID 92591)

Published by Hill and Wang, Inc., 104 Fifth Avenue, New York First Edition 1958. 1958.

First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 303 printed pages of text. Spine sun faded and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library of Andrew Leigh, General Manager of The Old Vic, London, and SIGNED by him to the half-title page 'Andrew Leigh, Paris, August 1958'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Matthews, Brander

(Book #ID 92590)

Published by Hill and Wang, Inc., 104 Fifth Avenue, New York First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 312 printed pages of text. Ring mark to the front cover and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library of Andrew Leigh, General Manager of The Old Vic, London, and SIGNED by him to the half-title page 'Andrew Leigh, January 1960'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Myerscough-Walker, R. [Foreword by Charles B. Cochran]

(Book #ID 81231)

Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Ltd., Parker Street, Kingsway, London First Edition 1940. London 1940.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original coarsely woven oatmeal covers, burgundy title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to 11'' x 9''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with 10 tipped-in colour illustrations on silver-coated paper and 16 monochrome photographs. Spine ends and corners turned-in, some surface staining to the cloth and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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MacLennan, Elizabeth

(Book #ID 92582)

Published by Methuen, 81 Fulham Road, London First UK Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 214 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Small crease line to the bottom corner of the front cover and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0413641503

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Miles, Bernard and J. C. Trewin

(Book #ID 99993)

Published by Lutterworth Press, Luke House, Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, archive advertisements to the end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text illustrated with 26 monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Bernard Miles 1981.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718824768

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Marks, Claude [Old Admiralty Dramatic Society]

(Book #ID 100007)

Published by Amber Lane Press Ltd., 9a Newbridge Road, Ambergate, Derbyshire, First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Message to the front free end paper 'To Betty, With much love and many thanks from all of your friends in The Old Admiralty Dramatic Society' and SIGNED by 12 members of the company troupe. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906399335

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Macgowan, Kenneth (November 30, 1888 - April 27, 1963) American film producer who won an Academy Award for Best Colour Short Film for La Cucaracha (1934), the first live-action short film made in the three-colour Technicolor process) Plates by Robert Edmond Jones (December 12, 1887 - November 26, 1954) American scenic, lighting, and costume designer.

(Book #ID 109393)

Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York 1922. 1922.

Hard back binding recased in navy buckram covers, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. Quarto. 9½'' x 7¼''. Robert Edmond Jones is credited with incorporating the new stagecraft into the American drama. His designs sought to integrate the scenic elements into the storytelling instead of having them stand separate and indifferent from the play's action. His visual style, often referred to as simplified realism, combined bold vivid use of colour and simple, yet dramatic, lighting which this volume illustrates. Contains tissue-guarded colour frontispiece, (xvi), 233 pp with single-sided full-page colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. New cream laid end papers with light soiling to the edges and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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