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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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1914 Music in the Time of Queen ElizabethLondon: 1914A scarce limited edition work featuring a paper read to the 'Sette of the Odd Volumes' society by Frederick Keel on music from the Elizabethan era. -
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1933 Barry Jackson and the London TheatreLondon: 1933A bright example of the signed, limited edition of G. W. Bishop's vibrantly illustrated study of the role of Barry Jackson in the management of England's theatres. -
1907 AmazementLondon: 1907The first edition of this vanishingly scarce novel by James Blyth about a lost young woman who is taught about the world of music and art. -
1973 A Fairy Tale of New YorkLondon: 1973The first UK edition of this work by J. P. Donleavy based of his play under the same title, in the original dust wrapper. -
c1820 The Beauties of HandelLondon: c1820A scarce work containing some of the best pieces of music by Handel, arranged by John Davy. -
1911 J. S. BachLeipzig : 1911The first English edition of this authoritative study of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach, bound in half vellum. -
1928 The Unknown Warrior: A Tragedy in Three ActsLondon: 1928The first English edition of this compelling play from French playwright, Paul Raynal, translated by Cecil Lewis. -
1907 The Recital Series of Original Compositions for the Organ No. 33 Two DuologuesLondon: 1907A smart copy of this very scarce musical composition for the organ. -
1838-1850 Clare's Beauties of Handel; Sacred Harmony; Clare's PsalmodyLondon: 1838-1850A charming volume of three very scarce collections of musical pieces composed by Edward Clare, including hymns, psalms, and the works of Handel. -
c1880 Book of Words of Music Used by the Choir of the Midland Institution for the Blind NottinghamNottingham: c1880A very scarce book of the lyrics set to music used by the choir of the Midland Institute for the Blind. -
1948 Benjamin Britten: Eine Skizze von Leben und WerkZurich: 1948The scarce first German edition of White's biography of Benjamin Britten, rebound with the original wraps bound in. -
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1970 Benjamin Britten: His Life and OperasLondon: 1970A smart first edition of this illustrated biography of English composer Benjamin Britten, signed by the author in presentation to his daughter. -
1762 Le Roi et le Fermier: Comedie en Trois ActesParis: 1762The scarce first edition of one of the most important works by French dramatist and librettist Michel-Jean Sedaine. -
1900 The Popular Songs and Melodies of ScotlandLondon: 1900The revised and enlarged Balmoral Edition of this collection of the songs and melodies of Scotland by George Farquhar Graham, with revisions by John Muir Wood. -
1883 Pan-Pipes: A Book of Old SongsLondon: 1883A lovely collection of songs, arranged with accompaniments by Theo Marzials, and beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane. -
1981 The Screenplay of The French Lieutenant's WomanLondon: 1981The first edition of Harold Pinter's screenplay of the 1981 film adaptation of John Fowles's 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'. -
1918 Third Bubble Book: Singing GamesLondon: 1918The first edition of this charming children's work containing loosely inserted records of children's rhymes. -
1966-1982 Folk Songs from LincolnshireLondon; Lincoln: 1966-1982A delightful collection of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire folk songs, compiled by two extensive collectors of the genre. -
1841 A Collection of Songs and Ballads, Relative to the London Prentices and TradesLondon: 1841A very scarce work, compiling the historic songs and ballads of London, relating to apprentices and tradespeople. -
1972 Jazz Records 1897-1942London: 1972A smart second impression of this jazz discography from English jazz expert Brian Rust, volume two only. -
1983 Turn Back The Clock: Joyce Grenfell, Her Best Monologues & SongsLondon: 1983The first edition of this celebration of the work of Joyce Grenfell, featuring a collection of her best monologues and songs. -
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1937 The Film GameLondon: 1937The first edition of this uncommon work on the history of cinema, signed by the author and his wife. -
1917 Taught by Mail: A Play in Three ActsBozeman: 1917A vanishingly scarce play by Hollis Clark, published by the author during the First World War. -
1951 Two Addresses Delivered at the Dedication of a New Transmitter of Radio Free Europe Beamed to HungaryStamford: 1951A very scarce program and record of the two addresses spoken at the ceremony inaugurating the new service of Radio Free Europe for Hungary. -
1951 Two Addresses Delivered at the Dedication of a New Transmitter of Radio Free Europe Beamed to HungaryStamford: 1951A very scarce program and record of the two addresses spoken at the ceremony inaugurating the new service of Radio Free Europe for Hungary. -
1951 Two Addresses Delivered at the Dedication of a New Transmitter of Radio Free Europe Beamed to HungaryStamford: 1951A very scarce program and record of the two addresses spoken at the ceremony inaugurating the new service of Radio Free Europe for Hungary. -
1951 Two Addresses Delivered at the Dedication of a New Transmitter of Radio Free Europe Beamed to HungaryStamford: 1951A very scarce program and record of the two addresses spoken at the ceremony inaugurating the new service of Radio Free Europe for Hungary. -
1940 Hymns Ancient and Modern For Use in the Services of the Church, with Accompanying TunesLondon: 1940An attractive copy of this standard edition of hymns, with the accompanying tunes, in lovely condition. -
1902 Old English Songs and DancesLondon: 1902The first edition of W. Graham Robertson's beautifully illustrated volume of old English songs and dances, in the scarce publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1918 Carol Pictures by the Guild of Country PlayersNot Stated: 1918A very scarce collection of seven illustrated plates by W. Graham Robertson, in celebration of the festive performances of the Guild of Country Players. -
1931 The Fountain of Youth: A Comic OperaLondon: 1931A very scarce copy of Robertson's comic opera; a smart first edition. -
1873 Anthems Special and General for all the Great Festivals, Saints' Days, and Holy SeasonsLondon: 1873A smart copy of this scarce collection of music and lyrics for festival and holy days in the Christian calendar. -
1943 Eight SongsCopenhagen : 1943A limited edition of this delightful collection of songs and musical accompaniment, with a signed note from the publisher. -
c1835 A Collection of Eight Italian Plays Performed in Pergola TheatreFlorence : c1835A wonderful and very scarce collection of Italian plays bound together, all of which were performed in the historic Pergola Theatre in Florence. -
1963 Hora och TroKumla : 1963A vanishingly scarce copy of this delightful short history following the founder of Gospel Recordings, Joy Ridderhof. -
1927 Songs for my Little Ones from "Punch"London: 1927A charmingly illustrated book of sheet music composed by Frederic H. Cowen, with the songs adapted from 'Punch' poems.