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  • Airborne - The New Dance photography of Lois Greenfield. by GREENFIELD, Lois.
    GREENFIELD, Lois.
    Airborne - The New Dance photography of Lois Greenfield.

    San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1998. Softback first edition. Clean and tidy white covers. Internally in excellent condition. Dance photography. 112 pages. 265 by 265mm (10½ by 10½ inches).

    Book ID: 3249
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  • Alasco: A Tragedy, in five acts, by ARCHER SHEE, Martin
    ARCHER SHEE, Martin
    Alasco: A Tragedy, in five acts, excluded from the stage by the authority of the Lord Chamberlain.

    London: Sherwood, Jones, and Co, 1824. First Edition. Original hardback drab boards, with more recent paper quarter paper backing. Attractive book plate of Mary Clarkson Bagby (born Mary Clarkson- Allen in 1896, in Baltimore, U.S.A) to the front. Mary lived in various locations due to her husband's diplomatic and military career, including a notable period in China after World War I. This book obviously remained in the family, as it also bears the name Mary G. Duyvendak - Allen written to the front in neat ink handwriting.

    Internally clean. Bound in after Preface is a single leaf manuscript copy of a letter from George Colman dated February 1824, citing its inclusion in the memoirs of Sir William Knighton,…

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    London: Sherwood, Jones, and Co, 1824. First Edition. Original hardback drab boards, with more recent paper quarter paper backing. Attractive book plate of Mary Clarkson Bagby (born Mary Clarkson- Allen in 1896, in Baltimore, U.S.A) to the front. Mary lived in various locations due to her husband's diplomatic and military career, including a notable period in China after World War I. This book obviously remained in the family, as it also bears the name Mary G. Duyvendak - Allen written to the front in neat ink handwriting.

    Internally clean. Bound in after Preface is a single leaf manuscript copy of a letter from George Colman dated February 1824, citing its inclusion in the memoirs of Sir William Knighton, 1838. This must have been bound in when the book was rebacked. lvi, [ii], [4], [1] - 169 [1]. 16. (Sherwood New Works dated January 1824) pp. 240 x 150 mm (9½ x 6 inches).

    Martin Archer Shee was an Irish-born painter and writer. This play was first performed in 1824 at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London. Set in Poland, it centres on the character Alasco, a Polish nobleman involved in a dramatic struggle against tyranny, persecution, and oppression. The play is notable not just for its content but for the controversy surrounding its production. The Lord Chamberlain, who was responsible for licensing plays in Britain, initially refused to license this play for performance at Drury Lane Theatre due to its perceived political radicalism and revolutionary themes. This decision was likely influenced by the authorities' fear of plays that might incite unrest or challenge the established order, especially in the wake of the French Revolution and ongoing political agitation in Europe. The refusal to license Alasco sparked public debate about censorship and the limits of artistic expression. Eventually, the play was performed at Covent Garden after some changes were made to the text. The incident highlighted the tension between creative freedom and government control in the early 19th century. In summary, Alasco is remembered as a tragedy that became a symbol of the struggles over censorship and free expression in British theatre history.

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    Book ID: 5117
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  • An Attempt to Determine the Chronological Order Of Shakespeare's Plays; by STOKES, Henry Paine
    STOKES, Henry Paine
    An Attempt to Determine the Chronological Order Of Shakespeare's Plays; The Harness Essay, 1877.

    London: Macmillan & Co, 1878. First Edition. Hard back book, in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title to the spine. Ex-library copy. Usual library stamps and identifications. Boards are rubbed and a little soiled / darkened. Inside, there is an ink gift inscription dated 1881. Pages are aged. Overall a good copy of a scarce item. 220 pages of text. 175 x 120 mm (7 x 4¾ inches).

    Book ID: 2772
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  • Aritoteles' Poetik Ubersetzt un Eingeleitet by GOMPERZ, Theodor & BERGER, Alfred Freiherrn von.
    GOMPERZ, Theodor & BERGER, Alfred Freiherrn von.
    Aritoteles' Poetik Ubersetzt un Eingeleitet Mit Einer Abhandlung: Wahrheit Und Irrtum in Der Katharsis-Theorie Des Aristoteles

    Leipzig: Verlag von Viet & Comp, 1897. Scarce true first edition. Von veit German edition. Original pale blue paper covers publisher's adverts to rear. A little darkening and edgewear, with slight nicking to the spine. Internally clean but a little darkened. Many pages uncut. Aristlotle's theory of catharsis, expounded in the poetics, claims that the emotions of pity and fear are aroused by theatrical performances, and through this eliminated from the psyche of the audiences. (He obviously hadn't seen Peaky Blinders!) This thesis questions elements of Aristotle's theory. Text in German. 128 pages. 210 by 140mm (8¼ by 5½ inches).

    , Édition originale rare. Von veit édition allemande. Couverture originale en papier bleu pâle, avec la publicité de l'éditeur…

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    Leipzig: Verlag von Viet & Comp, 1897. Scarce true first edition. Von veit German edition. Original pale blue paper covers publisher's adverts to rear. A little darkening and edgewear, with slight nicking to the spine. Internally clean but a little darkened. Many pages uncut. Aristlotle's theory of catharsis, expounded in the poetics, claims that the emotions of pity and fear are aroused by theatrical performances, and through this eliminated from the psyche of the audiences. (He obviously hadn't seen Peaky Blinders!) This thesis questions elements of Aristotle's theory. Text in German. 128 pages. 210 by 140mm (8¼ by 5½ inches).

    , Édition originale rare. Von veit édition allemande. Couverture originale en papier bleu pâle, avec la publicité de l'éditeur au dos. Un peu de noircissement et d'usure des bords, avec une légère entaille au dos. L'intérieur est propre mais un peu assombri. De nombreuses pages ne sont pas coupées. La théorie de la catharsis d'Aristote, exposée dans la Poétique, affirme que les émotions de pitié et de peur sont suscitées par les représentations théâtrales et, de ce fait, éliminées de la psyché des spectateurs. (Il n'avait manifestement pas vu Peaky Blinders !) Cette thèse remet en question certains éléments de la théorie d'Aristote. Texte en allemand. 128 pages. 210 x 140 mm.

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  • Evocative first edition signed with a warm dedication by Icart
    Don Quichotte de la Manche. by ICART Louis.
    ICART Louis.
    Don Quichotte de la Manche. Comédie-Héroique En 5 Actes, En Vers

    Paris: Editions Excelsior, 1934. First Edition. Original soft covers, with a dedication by Icart to the half title "To Mr Ullmann, who lived among the stars, this play is where they and wings are spoken of." The cover shows Don Quichotte waving to aeroplanes' wings, emblems of dread and aspiration alike. Although the Spanish civil war was still two years away, the image is very evocative of a squadron of bombers on their way to Guernica. Louis Icart's sole book, where the artist recasts Cervantes's Don Quixote as a dramatic play. In the climactic fifth act, the revived knight-errant mounts a crusade across France against modernity's vices: the gaudy worship of the Golden Calf, the idolatry of Mammon, and…

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    Paris: Editions Excelsior, 1934. First Edition. Original soft covers, with a dedication by Icart to the half title "To Mr Ullmann, who lived among the stars, this play is where they and wings are spoken of." The cover shows Don Quichotte waving to aeroplanes' wings, emblems of dread and aspiration alike. Although the Spanish civil war was still two years away, the image is very evocative of a squadron of bombers on their way to Guernica. Louis Icart's sole book, where the artist recasts Cervantes's Don Quixote as a dramatic play. In the climactic fifth act, the revived knight-errant mounts a crusade across France against modernity's vices: the gaudy worship of the Golden Calf, the idolatry of Mammon, and the dominion of the mean-spirited and base. The covers are in good condition, with a touch of edge wear, and a little creasing to the spine. Rubbing to the spine edges. Internally clean and tidy, with some darkening to the pages. Some pages uncut. 252 pages. 19cm x 13.5cm. Louis Icart (1888–1950) was primarily known as a French Art Deco painter, printmaker, and illustrator renowned for his glamorous etchings of elegant women.

    . Première édition. Couverture souple d'origine, avec une dédicace d'Icart sur la page de garde : « À M. Ullmann, qui vivait parmi les étoiles, cette pièce parle d'elles et d'ailes. » La couverture montre Don Quichotte saluant les ailes d'avions, emblèmes à la fois de terreur et d'aspiration. Bien que la guerre civile espagnole ne soit prévue que deux ans plus tard, l'image évoque fortement une escadrille de bombardiers en route vers Guernica. Le seul ouvrage de Louis Icart, dans lequel l'artiste réécrit Don Quichotte de Cervantes sous la forme d'une pièce de théâtre. Dans le cinquième acte, qui constitue le point culminant, le chevalier errant ressuscité mène une croisade à travers la France contre les vices de la modernité : le culte criard du Veau d'or, l'idolâtrie de Mammon et la domination des mesquins et des vils. Les couvertures sont en bon état, avec une légère usure des bords et quelques plis sur le dos. Frottements sur les bords du dos. L'intérieur est propre et soigné, avec un léger noircissement des pages. Certaines pages ne sont pas rognées. 252 pages. 19 cm x 13,5 cm. Louis Icart (1888–1950) était principalement connu comme peintre, graveur et illustrateur français de l'Art déco, célèbre pour ses gravures glamour représentant des femmes élégantes.

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    Book ID: 5593
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  • Eudore Cléaz [relié avec] Gringoire Comédie. by BANVILLE Théodore de.
    BANVILLE Théodore de.
    Eudore Cléaz [relié avec] Gringoire Comédie.

    Paris: Alphonse Lemerre / Calmann Levy, 1870. Two works by Banville bound together. The first is a First edition copy of Eudore Cléaze. Conte du Jour de L'An. Published by Alphonse Lemerre in 1870. Original soft covers are bound in. Publisher's vignette to the cover. The soft cover is repeated as the title page. 24 pages. 16cm x 8.5cm. In excellent condition. Next is a reprint edition of Gringoire comédie. This is not dated, but states Nouvelle Edition to the green paper covers. Published by Calmann Levy, with owner's name to the top of the covers and the half title pages. 68 pages. 18cm x 12cm. Both books are in excellent condition. The first is in fine condition, the…

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    Paris: Alphonse Lemerre / Calmann Levy, 1870. Two works by Banville bound together. The first is a First edition copy of Eudore Cléaze. Conte du Jour de L'An. Published by Alphonse Lemerre in 1870. Original soft covers are bound in. Publisher's vignette to the cover. The soft cover is repeated as the title page. 24 pages. 16cm x 8.5cm. In excellent condition. Next is a reprint edition of Gringoire comédie. This is not dated, but states Nouvelle Edition to the green paper covers. Published by Calmann Levy, with owner's name to the top of the covers and the half title pages. 68 pages. 18cm x 12cm. Both books are in excellent condition. The first is in fine condition, the second has a touch of edgewear to the paper cover with slight foxing, otherwise in fine condition. Book overall has a burgundy cloth spine with matching marbled boards and gilt titles to the spine. In very good condition with a touch of handling only. Book itself is 19cm x 13cm. Théodore de Banville (1823-1891) is today remembered more as a poet, but he was also passionate about the theatre, and influential in reviving French interest in the commedia dell'arte tradition, and the figure of Pierrot. Gringoire was his best known dramatic work. Eudore Cléaz is a short story that belongs to a collection of Banville's he called Esquisses parisiennes (Parisian Sketches).

    . Deux ouvrages de Banville reliés ensemble. Le premier est un exemplaire de la première édition d'Eudore Cléaze, *Conte du Jour de l'An*. Publié par Alphonse Lemerre en 1870. Les couvertures souples d'origine sont reliées. Vignette de l'éditeur sur la couverture. La couverture souple est reprise en page de titre. 24 pages. 16 cm x 8,5 cm. En excellent état. Vient ensuite une réédition de *Gringoire, comédie*. Celle-ci n'est pas datée, mais porte la mention « Nouvelle Édition » sur la couverture en papier vert. Publiée par Calmann-Lévy, avec le nom du propriétaire inscrit en haut de la couverture et sur les pages de demi-titre. 68 pages. 18 cm x 12 cm. Les deux livres sont en excellent état. Le premier est en très bon état, le second présente une légère usure des bords de la couverture en papier ainsi que de légères rousseurs, mais est par ailleurs en très bon état. L'ouvrage possède un dos en toile bordeaux avec des plats marbrés assortis et des titres dorés sur le dos. Il est en très bon état, ne présentant que de très légères traces d'usure. Le livre lui-même mesure 19 cm x 13 cm. Théodore de Banville (1823-1891) est aujourd'hui surtout connu comme poète, mais il était également passionné de théâtre et a joué un rôle influent dans le renouveau de l'intérêt français pour la tradition de la commedia dell'arte et le personnage de Pierrot. *Gringoire* est sa pièce la plus connue. *Eudore Cléaz* est une nouvelle qui fait partie d'un recueil de Banville intitulé *Esquisses parisiennes*.

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  • Hugo of Avendon. by E. L. M. [Walter Day]
    E. L. M. [Walter Day]
    Hugo of Avendon. In Four Acts.

    London: Elliot Stock, 1897. Scarce First Edition. Hardback in original cloth with gilt title the spine and front board. A play set in medieval times about leadership, ruling justly, and political intrigue. Boards are grubby and front has a red ink stain. However, this is a hard to find book, and very clean and fresh inside given its age. OCLC: 1152759107. Three library holding. No copies for sale online when listing. 82 pages. 250 x 190 mm (9¾ x 7½ inches).

    Book ID: 4679
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  • L'Oeuf de Héron by YEATS, Willam Butler
    YEATS, Willam Butler
    L'Oeuf de Héron

    Paris: Les Editions Premiéres / "L'Age D'Or". First edition thus. Published by Éditions Premières, 1950. 12mo, paperback. "L'Âge d'Or" series edited by Henri Parisot. Cover by Max Ernst. Translated by R. Giroux. First edition, numbered copy on Alfama paper from an edition of 775 copies, this is #102. Clean and tidy grey paper covers with the Ernst illustration to the front cover. Now protected with archival film. A little fading to the spine, but overall a very good cover. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a touch of foxing here and there only. 62 pages. This was Yeat's last play. In English it was called "The Herne's Egg", completed in 1938. The Encyclopeadie Brittanica calls it "his most raucous…

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    Paris: Les Editions Premiéres / "L'Age D'Or". First edition thus. Published by Éditions Premières, 1950. 12mo, paperback. "L'Âge d'Or" series edited by Henri Parisot. Cover by Max Ernst. Translated by R. Giroux. First edition, numbered copy on Alfama paper from an edition of 775 copies, this is #102. Clean and tidy grey paper covers with the Ernst illustration to the front cover. Now protected with archival film. A little fading to the spine, but overall a very good cover. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a touch of foxing here and there only. 62 pages. This was Yeat's last play. In English it was called "The Herne's Egg", completed in 1938. The Encyclopeadie Brittanica calls it "his most raucous work" He died in 1939. 17cm x 13cm.

    . Première édition. Publié par Éditions Premières, 1950. 12mo, broché. Série « L'Âge d'Or » éditée par Henri Parisot. Couverture de Max Ernst. Traduit par R. Giroux. Première édition, exemplaire numéroté sur papier Alfama tiré à 775 exemplaires, celui-ci est le n° 102. Couverture en papier gris propre et soignée avec l'illustration d'Ernst sur la couverture avant. Maintenant protégée par un film d'archivage. Légère décoloration du dos, mais dans l'ensemble, très bonne couverture. Intérieur propre et soigné, avec quelques rousseurs ici et là. 62 pages. Il s'agit de la dernière pièce de Yeats. En anglais, elle s'intitule « The Herne's Egg » et a été achevée en 1938. L'Encyclopédie Britannica la qualifie d'« œuvre la plus tapageuse » de l'auteur. Yeats est décédé en 1939. 17cm x 13cm.

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  • La Fièvre d'Amour: by BERNOUARD, François
    BERNOUARD, François
    La Fièvre d'Amour: dialogue en prose, coupé de trois repos pour les interprètes et le public. Autographe signé de l'auteur.

    Paris: François Bernouard, 1927. First Edition. This copy is one of 200 copies on Vergé pur fil Vincent Montgolfier that were unnumbered and reserved for friends of the author. Signed in dedication by the author to the half title. The dedication is to Bernouard's friend the actor and painter Pierre de Guingand, and reads: 'Pierre de Guingand 1902 - 1927. Amite toujours frère'. Colour paperback covers illustrated by Robert Bonfils. A little age toned, and with a slight lean to the spine, but remarkably good condition. 108 pages. 185 x 125 mm (7¼ x 5 inches). Première édition. Cet exemplaire fait partie des 200 exemplaires sur Vergé pur fil Vincent Montgolfier qui étaient non numérotés et réservés aux amis…

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    Paris: François Bernouard, 1927. First Edition. This copy is one of 200 copies on Vergé pur fil Vincent Montgolfier that were unnumbered and reserved for friends of the author. Signed in dedication by the author to the half title. The dedication is to Bernouard's friend the actor and painter Pierre de Guingand, and reads: 'Pierre de Guingand 1902 - 1927. Amite toujours frère'. Colour paperback covers illustrated by Robert Bonfils. A little age toned, and with a slight lean to the spine, but remarkably good condition. 108 pages. 185 x 125 mm (7¼ x 5 inches). Première édition. Cet exemplaire fait partie des 200 exemplaires sur Vergé pur fil Vincent Montgolfier qui étaient non numérotés et réservés aux amis de l'auteur. Signée en dédicace de l'auteur au faux titre. La dédicace est à l'ami de Bernouard, l'acteur et peintre Pierre de Guingand, et se lit comme suit : "Pierre de Guingand 1902 - 1927. Amite toujours frère". Couvertures brochées en couleurs illustrées par Robert Bonfils. Un peu vieilli, et avec une légère inclinaison à la colonne vertébrale, mais remarquablement bon état. 108 pages. 185 x 125 mm.

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  • Masquerade. A drama in four acts in verse. / Маскарад. by LERMONTOV, M. / М.Ю. Лермонтов
    LERMONTOV, M. / М.Ю. Лермонтов
    Masquerade. A drama in four acts in verse. / Маскарад. Illustrations by M.V. Kuzmin / Драма в 4-х действиях, в стихах

    Moscow: The First Model Printing House /Гос. изд-во худож. лит-ры, 1949. A very nice copy of this first edition. Text in Russian throughout. Burgundy cloth with white design and text. A touch of bumping only. Inside clean and tidy throughout, with just a little darkening to the page edges. An attractive illustrated edition of Lermontov's drama. Beautiful full page colour illustrations and vignettes. 150 pages. 29cm x 22cm. Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov (1814 - 1841) Russian poet, prose writer, playwright, artist. Très bel exemplaire de cette première édition. Texte en russe tout au long de l'ouvrage. Tissu bourgogne avec motifs et texte en blanc. Seules quelques légères bosses sont à noter. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, avec juste un…

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    Moscow: The First Model Printing House /Гос. изд-во худож. лит-ры, 1949. A very nice copy of this first edition. Text in Russian throughout. Burgundy cloth with white design and text. A touch of bumping only. Inside clean and tidy throughout, with just a little darkening to the page edges. An attractive illustrated edition of Lermontov's drama. Beautiful full page colour illustrations and vignettes. 150 pages. 29cm x 22cm. Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov (1814 - 1841) Russian poet, prose writer, playwright, artist. Très bel exemplaire de cette première édition. Texte en russe tout au long de l'ouvrage. Tissu bourgogne avec motifs et texte en blanc. Seules quelques légères bosses sont à noter. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, avec juste un peu de noircissement sur les bords des pages. Une belle édition illustrée du drame de Lermontov. Magnifiques illustrations et vignettes en couleur pleine page. 150 pages. 29cm x 22cm. Mikhaïl Yourievitch Lermontov (1814 - 1841) Poète, prosateur, dramaturge et artiste russe.

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  • Mr. Holloway as Richard the 3rd. by APPLETON, William W.
    APPLETON, William W.
    Mr. Holloway as Richard the 3rd.

    London: J. Redington, 1860. Nice colour portrait of the actor James Holloway as King Richard III in the William Shakespeare play of the same name. Hand coloured. Published between 1850 and 1876, based on the publisher J. Redington's trading dates. There is a copy in Folger Shakespeare Library. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 422598834. The print is very clean and colours bright. Blank to verso. Perfect for framing. 220 x 175 mm (8¾ x 7 inches).

    . Beau portrait en couleurs de l'acteur James Holloway dans le rôle du roi Richard III dans la pièce de William Shakespeare du même nom. Coloré à la main. Publié entre 1850 et 1876, d'après les dates de vente de l'éditeur J. Redington.…

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    London: J. Redington, 1860. Nice colour portrait of the actor James Holloway as King Richard III in the William Shakespeare play of the same name. Hand coloured. Published between 1850 and 1876, based on the publisher J. Redington's trading dates. There is a copy in Folger Shakespeare Library. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 422598834. The print is very clean and colours bright. Blank to verso. Perfect for framing. 220 x 175 mm (8¾ x 7 inches).

    . Beau portrait en couleurs de l'acteur James Holloway dans le rôle du roi Richard III dans la pièce de William Shakespeare du même nom. Coloré à la main. Publié entre 1850 et 1876, d'après les dates de vente de l'éditeur J. Redington. Un exemplaire se trouve à la Folger Shakespeare Library. Numéro OCLC / Identificateur unique : 422598834. L'impression est très propre et les couleurs sont vives. Le verso est vierge. Parfait pour l'encadrement. 220 x 175 mm

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  • Penelope. A Comedy in Three Acts. by MAUGHAM, W. S.
    MAUGHAM, W. S.
    Penelope. A Comedy in Three Acts.

    London: William Heinemann, 1912. First edition. 8vo. Original tan card wrappers, titles to spine and upper cover in brown. Slight creasing to spine and minor chip to bottom edge. Separation to bottom inch of front cover. Slight foxing to the cover and title page. The rest of the book is clean. [vi], 214 pp. 180 x 130 mm (7 x 5 inches).

    Book ID: 2378
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  • Programme and Menu for the Carl Alan Awards ceremony 1963 by MORLEY, Eric
    MORLEY, Eric
    Programme and Menu for the Carl Alan Awards ceremony 1963

    London: Mecca Ltd. First edition. A lovely copy of this 3D programme / Menu for the celebration of the 1963 awards, held on the 11th March 1963. The gold and pink pop up card features a representation of the award on the cover. inside is an illustrated design in gold white and pink. This has sections for the wine list, the evening menu and the programme. The award for Outstanding Instrumental Record for Dancing, was presented to Joe Loss. The poor chap, despite being the reward recipient, had provide two sets with his orchestra for "General dancing." The event was televised, and in a nice reversal, 45 minutes of the programme at the theatre was taken up with being…

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    London: Mecca Ltd. First edition. A lovely copy of this 3D programme / Menu for the celebration of the 1963 awards, held on the 11th March 1963. The gold and pink pop up card features a representation of the award on the cover. inside is an illustrated design in gold white and pink. This has sections for the wine list, the evening menu and the programme. The award for Outstanding Instrumental Record for Dancing, was presented to Joe Loss. The poor chap, despite being the reward recipient, had provide two sets with his orchestra for "General dancing." The event was televised, and in a nice reversal, 45 minutes of the programme at the theatre was taken up with being filmed for the BBC. In excellent condition. There is a tiny line of loss to the pink where the 3-d cutting has affected it. Fractional creasing to folds in the pop up. Otherwise excellent. The Carl Alan Awards are presented by Theatre Dance Council International, which was founded in 1958 as a forum for the teachers of dance. The Awards are named after Carl Heimann and Alan B. Fairley, the joint chairmen of Mecca Dancing Ltd, and are regarded as 'the Oscars of the World of Dance'. Recipient Joe Loss was one of the most popular UK band leaders of the 20th century. In 1930 he formed his first professional band, which he continued to lead until 1990. In 1933, he made his first broadcast for the BBC. His recording career began the same year, working with artists like Vera Lynn and Chick Henderson. He was awarded the OBE for services to music in 1978. 21cm x 12.5cm closed.

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de ce programme/menu en 3D pour la cérémonie de remise des prix de 1963, qui s'est tenue le 11 mars 1963. La carte pop-up dorée et rose présente une représentation du prix sur la couverture. À l'intérieur, on trouve un dessin illustré en doré, blanc et rose. Elle comporte des sections pour la carte des vins, le menu du soir et le programme. Le prix du meilleur enregistrement instrumental pour la danse a été décerné à Joe Loss. Le pauvre homme, bien qu'il ait été le lauréat, a dû jouer deux sets avec son orchestre pour la « danse générale ». L'événement a été télévisé et, dans un joli renversement de situation, 45 minutes du programme au théâtre ont été consacrées au tournage pour la BBC. En excellent état. Il y a une petite ligne de perte sur le rose à l'endroit où la découpe en 3D l'a affecté. Quelques plis sur les rabats du pop-up. Sinon, excellent état. Les Carl Alan Awards sont décernés par le Theatre Dance Council International, fondé en 1958 comme forum pour les professeurs de danse. Les prix portent le nom de Carl Heimann et Alan B. Fairley, coprésidents de Mecca Dancing Ltd, et sont considérés comme les « Oscars du monde de la danse ». Le lauréat Joe Loss était l'un des chefs d'orchestre les plus populaires du Royaume-Uni au XXe siècle. En 1930, il a formé son premier orchestre professionnel, qu'il a continué à diriger jusqu'en 1990. En 1933, il a fait sa première émission pour la BBC. Sa carrière d'enregistrement a débuté la même année, en collaboration avec des artistes tels que Vera Lynn et Chick Henderson. Il a été décoré de l'OBE pour ses services rendus à la musique en 1978.

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  • Programme - École Nationale du Cirque. by ÉTAIX, Pierre
    ÉTAIX, Pierre
    Programme - École Nationale du Cirque. Annie Fratellini et Pierre Étaix présentent 'Le Nouveau Cirque de Paris'.

    Paris: Programme for one of the performances of l'École Nationale du Cirque in 1978. Featured artists include: contortionist Maria Negrea, acrobat Yves Oger, and of course Annie Fratellini herself. In the late 1970's, the French government had stepped in to try to help the ailing circus industry, and Annie Fratellini and Pierre Étaix had opened the l'École Nationale du Cirque. Booklet covers and contents are in a very good condition. 12 pages. 215 x 150 mm (8½ x 6 inches). Programme d'une des représentations de l'École Nationale du Cirque en 1978. Parmi les artistes à l'affiche : la contorsionniste Maria Negrea, l'acrobate Yves Oger et bien sûr Annie Fratellini elle-même. À la fin des années 1970, le gouvernement français était…

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    Paris: Programme for one of the performances of l'École Nationale du Cirque in 1978. Featured artists include: contortionist Maria Negrea, acrobat Yves Oger, and of course Annie Fratellini herself. In the late 1970's, the French government had stepped in to try to help the ailing circus industry, and Annie Fratellini and Pierre Étaix had opened the l'École Nationale du Cirque. Booklet covers and contents are in a very good condition. 12 pages. 215 x 150 mm (8½ x 6 inches). Programme d'une des représentations de l'École Nationale du Cirque en 1978. Parmi les artistes à l'affiche : la contorsionniste Maria Negrea, l'acrobate Yves Oger et bien sûr Annie Fratellini elle-même. À la fin des années 1970, le gouvernement français était intervenu pour essayer d'aider l'industrie du cirque en difficulté, et Annie Fratellini et Pierre Étaix avaient ouvert l'École Nationale du Cirque. Les couvertures et le contenu des livrets sont en très bon état. 12 pages. 215 x 150mm

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  • Signed silver gelatin photograph of Mary Pickford. by EVANS, Nelson
    EVANS, Nelson
    Signed silver gelatin photograph of Mary Pickford.

    Evans Studios, 1920. Siver gelatin photo. Nelson Evans signature in white (in negative). Mary Pickford's signature in ink pen to right side. Slight silvering to edges. Blank to verso. 215 x 155 mm (8½ x 6 inches).

    Known initially as "the girl with the curls", Mary Pickford (1892-1979) was set to become a pioneer of early cinema. A talented performer, creative producer and astute businessperson, Pickford helped to shape the film industry we still know today, having joined Douglas Fairbanks, D.W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin to form United Artists.

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  • Sir John Vanbrugh. by WARD, W.C.
    WARD, W.C.
    Sir John Vanbrugh. In two volumes.

    London: Lawrence & Bullen, 1893. Limited and numbered - #622 of 750 copies printed. Hardback two volume set. Maroon cloth boards with gilt stamped titles to spine. No markings. Good original state. Volume I has frontispiece (portrait) with tissue guard. Portrait has a few spots of foxing. Tissue guard has offsetting. Many gathers uncut. Volume I: lxxviii, 397 pp. Volume II: 410 pp. 230 x 155 mm (9 x 6 inches).

    Sir John Vanbrugh was an English architect, perhaps best known as the designer of both Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. However, it is with his work as a dramatist that he offended many sections of 18th century society, not only with the sexual explicitness of his plays, but…

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    London: Lawrence & Bullen, 1893. Limited and numbered - #622 of 750 copies printed. Hardback two volume set. Maroon cloth boards with gilt stamped titles to spine. No markings. Good original state. Volume I has frontispiece (portrait) with tissue guard. Portrait has a few spots of foxing. Tissue guard has offsetting. Many gathers uncut. Volume I: lxxviii, 397 pp. Volume II: 410 pp. 230 x 155 mm (9 x 6 inches).

    Sir John Vanbrugh was an English architect, perhaps best known as the designer of both Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. However, it is with his work as a dramatist that he offended many sections of 18th century society, not only with the sexual explicitness of his plays, but also with their messages in defence of a woman's rights within marriage.

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  • Soirées Théatrales 1899 by FILLIARD, Edmond & Gill.
    FILLIARD, Edmond & Gill.
    Soirées Théatrales 1899

    Genéve: S.A.D.A.G. A lovely French advertising programme for plays showing in February 1899. (Probably for a Paris theatre). The sheet, intended to be folded in half, has on the one side, a full page advert for "Un chapeau de Paille d'Italie" a comedie by Labiche. This is illustrated by Edmond Filliard. Black and white. To the other side of the sheet are two pieces. One is an advert for "Le Beau Léandre" by Banville (illustrated by Gill). The other is a poem, showing a poster man putting up an advert to a wall. This is also by Filliard, and has the only flash of colour to the sheet. A small text in red to the (presumably) rear panel, shows…

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    Genéve: S.A.D.A.G. A lovely French advertising programme for plays showing in February 1899. (Probably for a Paris theatre). The sheet, intended to be folded in half, has on the one side, a full page advert for "Un chapeau de Paille d'Italie" a comedie by Labiche. This is illustrated by Edmond Filliard. Black and white. To the other side of the sheet are two pieces. One is an advert for "Le Beau Léandre" by Banville (illustrated by Gill). The other is a poem, showing a poster man putting up an advert to a wall. This is also by Filliard, and has the only flash of colour to the sheet. A small text in red to the (presumably) rear panel, shows that the phototype was produced by S.A.D.A.G. of Geneva. (Société Anonyme des Arts Graphiques Genève). 41.5cm x 25.5cm. Single sheet. We cannot find copies of this ephemeral object.

    . Joli programme publicitaire français pour des pièces de théâtre jouées en février 1899. La feuille, destinée à être pliée en deux, comporte au recto une pleine page de publicité pour "Un chapeau de Paille d'Italie", une comédie de Labiche. Celle-ci est illustrée par Edmond Filliard. Noir et blanc. De l'autre côté de la feuille se trouvent deux pièces. L'une est une publicité pour "Le Beau Léandre" de Banville (illustré par Gill). L'autre est un poème montrant un colleur d'affiches en train de coller une publicité sur un mur. Il s'agit également d'un poème de Filliard, qui présente le seul éclat de couleur de la feuille. Un petit texte en rouge sur le panneau arrière (probablement) indique que le phototype a été produit par la S.A.D.A.G. de Genève. (Société Anonyme des Arts Graphiques Genève). 41,5cm x 25,5cm. Une seule feuille. Nous n'avons pas trouvé de copies de cet objet éphémère.

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  • The Beauties of the English stage: by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    The Beauties of the English stage: consisting of all the celebrated passages, soliloquies, similies, descriptions, and other poetical beauties in the English plays, ancient and modern. Continued down to the present year. Digested under proper heads in alphabetical order, with the names of the plays and their several authors refer'd to.

    London: Ward and Chandler... C. Corbett, E. Withers, 1737. Two volumes, 12mo, 150 × 90 mm (6 × 3½ inches). [12], 238, [2]; [2], 329, [5] pages, with an engraved frontispiece to each volume. Complete. Titles printed in red and black. The frontispieces show actors on stage and are unsigned. Historiated initials, headpieces and ornamental section breaks. Bound in full leather, the spines gilt in compartments with burgundy and black morocco labels, and gilt dentelles. ESTC T134816. Second edition, and the first under this title, of an anonymous anthology of dramatic extracts. It was first published in 1724 as Thesaurus Dramaticus and is here "continued down to the present year". The extracts are arranged alphabetically by subject, from Anger…

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    London: Ward and Chandler... C. Corbett, E. Withers, 1737. Two volumes, 12mo, 150 × 90 mm (6 × 3½ inches). [12], 238, [2]; [2], 329, [5] pages, with an engraved frontispiece to each volume. Complete. Titles printed in red and black. The frontispieces show actors on stage and are unsigned. Historiated initials, headpieces and ornamental section breaks. Bound in full leather, the spines gilt in compartments with burgundy and black morocco labels, and gilt dentelles. ESTC T134816. Second edition, and the first under this title, of an anonymous anthology of dramatic extracts. It was first published in 1724 as Thesaurus Dramaticus and is here "continued down to the present year". The extracts are arranged alphabetically by subject, from Anger and Angels onwards, each attributed to its play and author, Dryden and Shakespeare prominent among them, as a commonplace book for readers, speakers and aspiring writers. A third edition, enlarged to three volumes, followed in 1756, and the work was reworked as The Beauties of the English Drama in 1777. Such compilations helped fix the canon of quotable English drama in the eighteenth century, and they show which passages readers of the day most admired. Printed by William Bowyer, whose ledgers record an edition of 1,000 copies. Few appear to survive in commerce, however: we can trace no other copy for sale and no auction record. Most institutional holdings recorded on WorldCat are digital surrogates rather than physical copies. Bindings slightly bumped, with minor loss of gilt and some surface wear, but sound. Internally clean, with minimal foxing. An earlier armorial bookplate in each volume has been covered by the front pastedown, and shows through faintly. A very good set.

    . Deux volumes, in-12, 150 × 90 mm (6 × 3½ pouces). [12], 238, [2] ; [2], 329, [5] pages, avec un frontispice gravé dans chaque volume. Complet. Titres imprimés en rouge et noir. Les frontispices représentent des comédiens sur scène et ne sont pas signés. Lettres initiales historiées, en-têtes et séparateurs de sections ornementaux. Reliure en cuir pleine peau, dos doré en compartiments avec étiquettes en maroquin bordeaux et noir, et dentelles dorées. ESTC T134816. Deuxième édition, et première sous ce titre, d'une anthologie anonyme d'extraits dramatiques. Publiée pour la première fois en 1724 sous le titre Thesaurus Dramaticus, elle est ici « poursuivie jusqu'à l'année en cours ». Les extraits sont classés par ordre alphabétique de sujet, à partir de « Anger » et « Angels », chacun étant attribué à sa pièce et à son auteur – Dryden et Shakespeare figurant en bonne place –, à la manière d'un recueil de citations destiné aux lecteurs, aux orateurs et aux écrivains en herbe. Une troisième édition, étendue à trois volumes, suivit en 1756, et l'ouvrage fut remanié sous le titre *The Beauties of the English Drama* en 1777. De telles compilations contribuèrent à établir le canon du théâtre anglais citable au XVIIIe siècle, et elles révèlent les passages que les lecteurs de l'époque admiraient le plus. Imprimé par William Bowyer, dont les registres font état d'un tirage de 1 000 exemplaires. Il semble toutefois qu'il n'en subsiste que très peu sur le marché : nous n'avons trouvé aucun autre exemplaire à vendre ni aucune mention dans les registres de ventes aux enchères. La plupart des fonds institutionnels répertoriés sur WorldCat sont des copies numériques plutôt que des exemplaires physiques. Reliures légèrement abîmées, avec une légère perte de dorures et quelques traces d'usure en surface, mais solides. Intérieur propre, avec un minimum de rousseurs. Un ex-libris héraldique antérieur dans chaque volume a été recouvert par la page de garde avant et transparaît faiblement. Un très bel ensemble.

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  • The Beaux Stratagem. A comedy. Adapted for Theatrical representaton as performed at the Theatres-Royal Drury Lane and Covent-Garden. by FARQUHAR, Geo.
    FARQUHAR, Geo.
    The Beaux Stratagem. A comedy. Adapted for Theatrical representaton as performed at the Theatres-Royal Drury Lane and Covent-Garden. [Bound in with]. The Constant Couple; Or, A trip to the Jubilee. A comedy......

    London: John Bell, 1791. First edition thus. Two acting editions of these plays. Contains 'The Beaux Stratagem', a comedy in five acts in prose, first performed in London on Saturday 8 March 1707 at the Queen's Theatre in Haymarket; followed by 'The Constant Couple', a play from 1699 performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. These two comedies are illustrated with four separate engravings, one of which appears as the frontispiece.
    Contemporary green bradel-bound cardboard binding, smooth spine decorated with a title label. Corners worn, losses to the spine. Interior fresh. Fair condition. Bookseller's label 'Théophile Barroi fils' on the inside front cover. Irish writer George Farquhar (1677–1707). ix, 10-110., [ii], ix, 10-118. pages. 165 by 100mm (6½…

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    London: John Bell, 1791. First edition thus. Two acting editions of these plays. Contains 'The Beaux Stratagem', a comedy in five acts in prose, first performed in London on Saturday 8 March 1707 at the Queen's Theatre in Haymarket; followed by 'The Constant Couple', a play from 1699 performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. These two comedies are illustrated with four separate engravings, one of which appears as the frontispiece.
    Contemporary green bradel-bound cardboard binding, smooth spine decorated with a title label. Corners worn, losses to the spine. Interior fresh. Fair condition. Bookseller's label 'Théophile Barroi fils' on the inside front cover. Irish writer George Farquhar (1677–1707). ix, 10-110., [ii], ix, 10-118. pages. 165 by 100mm (6½ by 4 inches).

    . Première édition telle quelle. Deux éditions scéniques de ces pièces. Contient « The Beaux Stratagem », une comédie en cinq actes en prose, jouée pour la première fois à Londres le samedi 8 mars 1707 au Queen's Theatre de Haymarket ; suivie de « The Constant Couple », une pièce de 1699 jouée au Drury Lane Theatre de Londres. Ces deux comédies sont illustrées de quatre gravures distinctes, dont l'une figure en frontispice. Reliure contemporaine en carton verte à nerfs, dos lisse orné d'une étiquette de titre. Coins usés, lacunes au dos. Intérieur en bon état. État correct. Étiquette du libraire « Théophile Barroi fils » à l'intérieur de la page de garde. Écrivain irlandais George Farquhar (1677–1707). ix, 10-110., [ii], ix, 10-118. pages. 165 × 100 mm

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  • The Familiar Epistles by CROKER, Wilson.
    CROKER, Wilson.
    The Familiar Epistles

    London: Livermore and Robinson, 1876. A new revised edition of Croker's speeches on the inefficiency of actors on the Dublin stage. This edition is edited with notes and remarks by Walter Donaldson. To the front end paper is a lengthy gift inscription from Donaldson to Henry Poate Aslatt. He writes "Dublin is much advanced in buildings, but where are her land owner's now? Alas scattered in every country but their own". There is a second inscription from Henry Poate Aslatt (who also appears on the subscriber list) stating that the book was by his old Masonic friend, Donaldson. Green cloth with gilt titles. In slightly handled but overall very good condition. Internally clean and tidy throughout. Frontis portrait of…

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    London: Livermore and Robinson, 1876. A new revised edition of Croker's speeches on the inefficiency of actors on the Dublin stage. This edition is edited with notes and remarks by Walter Donaldson. To the front end paper is a lengthy gift inscription from Donaldson to Henry Poate Aslatt. He writes "Dublin is much advanced in buildings, but where are her land owner's now? Alas scattered in every country but their own". There is a second inscription from Henry Poate Aslatt (who also appears on the subscriber list) stating that the book was by his old Masonic friend, Donaldson. Green cloth with gilt titles. In slightly handled but overall very good condition. Internally clean and tidy throughout. Frontis portrait of the actress "Miss O'Neill." Henry Poate Aslatt was a prominent figure in Southampton, England, during the 19th century. He was the youngest son of John Aslatt, who founded Aslatt's Coach Factory in the early 19th century. Henry continued the family business into the 1890s, managing the coach works located on the corner of Above Bar and Aslatt's Cut in Southampton. Walter Alexander Donaldson, (1793-1877) also wrote "Recollections of an Actor" in 1865. 59 pages. 18.5cm x 12cm.

    . Nouvelle édition des discours de Croker sur l'inefficacité des acteurs sur la scène de Dublin. Cette édition est éditée avec des notes et des remarques par Walter Donaldson. Sur la première page de garde figure une longue inscription de Donaldson à Henry Poate Aslatt. Il écrit : "Dublin a beaucoup progressé en matière de construction, mais où sont ses propriétaires fonciers aujourd'hui ? Hélas, ils sont dispersés dans tous les pays, sauf le leur". Une seconde inscription de Henry Poate Aslatt (qui figure également sur la liste des souscripteurs) indique que le livre a été écrit par son vieil ami maçon, Donaldson. Tissu vert avec titres dorés. Légèrement manipulé mais dans l'ensemble en très bon état. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé. Portrait frontispice de l'actrice "Miss O'Neill". Henry Poate Aslatt était une personnalité importante de Southampton, en Angleterre, au cours du XIXe siècle. Il était le plus jeune fils de John Aslatt, qui avait fondé l'entreprise Aslatt's Coach Factory au début du XIXe siècle. Henry a poursuivi l'entreprise familiale jusque dans les années 1890, en dirigeant la fabrique de carrosses située à l'angle d'Above Bar et d'Aslatt's Cut à Southampton. Walter Alexander Donaldson (1793-1877) a également écrit "Recollections of an Actor" en 1865. 59 pages. 18.5cm x 12cm.

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