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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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    Book ID: 4981
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  • "The Howard Shakspeare." Shakspeare's Dramatic Works, by SHAKSPEARE, William; HOWARD, Frank
    SHAKSPEARE, William; HOWARD, Frank
    "The Howard Shakspeare." Shakspeare's Dramatic Works, with 370 illustrations by the late Frank Howard R. A. and with explanatory notes, parallel passages, historical and critical illustrations, a copious glossary, biographical sketch, and indexes.

    London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1876. Neat Hardback in full dark brown buckram binding. Raised bands to spine with gilt decorations and title. All edges gilt. Neat hand written note to front. Text in two columns. Bottom of page 877 / 878 crudely repaired with - now brown - tape. Otherwise a very good example. xvi, 1421 pp. 185 x 135 mm (7¼ x 5¼ inches). Reliure cartonnée soignée en plein bougran marron foncé. Dos à nerfs avec décorations et titre dorés. Toutes les tranches sont dorées. Note manuscrite soignée au début de l'ouvrage. Texte en deux colonnes. Le bas de la page 877 / 878 a été grossièrement réparé avec du ruban adhésif marron. Autrement un très bon exemplaire. xvi, 1421 pp. 185 x 135 mm.

    Book ID: 5148
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  • Very nice copy of this limited fine press work
    The Race of Leaves by FIELD, Michael
    FIELD, Michael
    The Race of Leaves

    London: The Ballantyne Press / Hacon & Ricketts / John Lane, 1901. First edition. A lovely copy of this pseudonymous work. One of 290 copies (Edition limited to 290 unnumbered copies, including 10 on vellum, we offer one of the 280 on Arnold's handmade paper). Green buckram spine, with paper covered boards. The paper shows leaves blowing in the wind. Slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine. The paper label is a little rubbed and darkened, but still legible. Externally very good overall. Inside, the book is an immaculate copy, with fractional foxing to the initial pages, and a touch of darkening to the front and rear end papers, otherwise spotless. Opening with a nice ornamented…

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    London: The Ballantyne Press / Hacon & Ricketts / John Lane, 1901. First edition. A lovely copy of this pseudonymous work. One of 290 copies (Edition limited to 290 unnumbered copies, including 10 on vellum, we offer one of the 280 on Arnold's handmade paper). Green buckram spine, with paper covered boards. The paper shows leaves blowing in the wind. Slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine. The paper label is a little rubbed and darkened, but still legible. Externally very good overall. Inside, the book is an immaculate copy, with fractional foxing to the initial pages, and a touch of darkening to the front and rear end papers, otherwise spotless. Opening with a nice ornamented border in black figuring on top Janus, on left the medal of Comodus, and the Amazon and her moon-shaped shield, and below the Nemean lion's skin and Herakles' mace. Illustrations (including the paper boards) are by Charles Ricketts. Michael Field was a pseudonym used for the poetry and verse drama of the English authors Katherine Harris Bradley and her niece and ward Edith Emma Cooper. Although they had intended to remain anonymous, their identity became well known. Although published second, this work is intended as the first in the "Roman Trilogy" which recounts the downfall of Commodus. Ref. Watry B31. - Ransom, Vale Press, 31. - Tomkinson, Vale Press, 31. 88 / LXXXVII pages. (numbered in the book in numerals). 240 by 155mm (9½ by 6 inches).

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    Book ID: 4244
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  • Tooneel decoratief, by PFEIFFER, F. J. Jr;
    PFEIFFER, F. J. Jr;
    Tooneel decoratief, voorgesteld in op steen geteekende platen door F.J. Pfeiffer Jr., in leven tooneelschilder en decorateur van den Amsterdamschen Schouwburg; benevens zijn portret. Mitsgaders toepasselijke dichterlijke bijschriften van Mr. J. van Lennep, en eene levensschets, vervaardigd door G. van Enst Koning.

    Amsterdam: C. Weddepohl, 1845. First edition. Original hardback brown cloth covered boards, with a decorative gilt-blocked lyre to both front and back boards. All edges gilt. Each of the nine colour plates with its own tissue guard. Corners of boards rubbed and slight sun fading to boards. Hinge slightly weak but holding. (This has been reinforced with archival tape to the inside rear hinge). Text in Dutch. 350 x 270 mm (13¾ x 10¾ inches). Rare publication of theatre decorations by the Dutch artist François-Joseph PfeifferJr. (Liège 1778-1835). Illustrated with 9 lithograph plates (including portrait) with facing tissue guards. With accompanying letter-press text within red ornamental borders. Contains a biography by Gerit van Ernst Koning (1794-1853), and verse descriptions…

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    Amsterdam: C. Weddepohl, 1845. First edition. Original hardback brown cloth covered boards, with a decorative gilt-blocked lyre to both front and back boards. All edges gilt. Each of the nine colour plates with its own tissue guard. Corners of boards rubbed and slight sun fading to boards. Hinge slightly weak but holding. (This has been reinforced with archival tape to the inside rear hinge). Text in Dutch. 350 x 270 mm (13¾ x 10¾ inches). Rare publication of theatre decorations by the Dutch artist François-Joseph PfeifferJr. (Liège 1778-1835). Illustrated with 9 lithograph plates (including portrait) with facing tissue guards. With accompanying letter-press text within red ornamental borders. Contains a biography by Gerit van Ernst Koning (1794-1853), and verse descriptions by J. van Lennep (1802-1868). It also includes a short list of theatre scenes created by Pfeiffer. Première édition. Reliure originale en toile marron, avec une lyre décorative dorée à l'orfin sur les plats avant et arrière. Toutes les tranches sont dorées. Chacune des neuf planches en couleurs est protégée par un papier de soie. Les coins des plats sont frottés et ceux-ci présentent une légère décoloration due au soleil. La charnière est légèrement affaiblie mais tient bon. (Elle a été renforcée à l'aide de ruban adhésif d'archivage à l'intérieur de la charnière arrière). Texte en néerlandais. 350 x 270 mm (13¾ x 10¾ pouces). Publication rare sur les décors de théâtre de l'artiste néerlandais François-Joseph Pfeiffer Jr. (Liège 1778-1835). Illustrée de 9 planches lithographiques (dont un portrait) avec des intercalaires en papier de soie. Accompagnée d'un texte imprimé à l'intérieur de bordures ornementales rouges. Contient une biographie de Gerit van Ernst Koning (1794-1853) et des descriptions en vers de J. van Lennep (1802-1868). Il comprend également une courte liste des décors de théâtre créés par Pfeiffer.

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    Book ID: 3421
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  • Vue intérieure du théâtre hollandais, a la représentation de la tragédie de Gysbert d'Amstel, Sujet national. by E. Maaskamp
    E. Maaskamp
    Vue intérieure du théâtre hollandais, a la représentation de la tragédie de Gysbert d'Amstel, Sujet national.

    Amsterdam: Magazin des Arts au Dam No.1, 1815. Original sepia aquatint under cream passe-partout. Taken from the book: Nouvelle statistique historique d'Amsterdam, by E. Maaskamp, and published in 1815. In very good condition. 180 x 205 mm (7 x 8 inches). Aquatinte sépia originale sous passe-partout crème. Tiré du livre : Nouvelle statistique historique d'Amsterdam, par E. Maaskamp, et publié en 1815. En très bon état. 180 x 205 mm

    Book ID: 3002
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  • Walt Disney's, Pinocchio. Eventyr Teater. by [Anon]
    [Anon]
    Walt Disney's, Pinocchio. Eventyr Teater.

    1950. Vintage Disney Danish paper theatre / cut-out novelty, mid-20th century, complete with all components. A scarce and highly collectible children's paper theatre set based on Disney's Pinocchio, issued in Denmark and designed to be assembled into a miniature stage with characters, scenery, and props. Complete example in original box, the box has been repaired with tape. This is a delightful survivor of mid-century Disneyana and toy-theatre publishing, appealing both for its interactive format and its strong display value. Complete sets are considerably harder to find than loose or incomplete examples, and the original box adds to the appeal despite the repair. Box measures: 270 by 335mm (10¾ by 13¼ inches).

    . Théâtre de papier danois vintage Disney / jouet…

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    1950. Vintage Disney Danish paper theatre / cut-out novelty, mid-20th century, complete with all components. A scarce and highly collectible children's paper theatre set based on Disney's Pinocchio, issued in Denmark and designed to be assembled into a miniature stage with characters, scenery, and props. Complete example in original box, the box has been repaired with tape. This is a delightful survivor of mid-century Disneyana and toy-theatre publishing, appealing both for its interactive format and its strong display value. Complete sets are considerably harder to find than loose or incomplete examples, and the original box adds to the appeal despite the repair. Box measures: 270 by 335mm (10¾ by 13¼ inches).

    . Théâtre de papier danois vintage Disney / jouet à découper, milieu du XXe siècle, complet avec tous ses éléments. Un ensemble de théâtre de papier pour enfants rare et très recherché par les collectionneurs, inspiré du film Pinocchio de Disney, édité au Danemark et conçu pour être assemblé en une scène miniature comprenant des personnages, des décors et des accessoires. Exemplaire complet dans sa boîte d'origine, la boîte a été réparée avec du ruban adhésif. Il s'agit d'un charmant vestige de l'édition Disneyana et des théâtres de jouets du milieu du siècle, qui séduit tant par son format interactif que par sa grande valeur d'exposition. Les ensembles complets sont considérablement plus difficiles à trouver que les exemplaires épars ou incomplets, et la boîte d'origine ajoute à l'attrait de l'objet malgré la réparation. Dimensions de la boîte : 270 x 335 mm (10¾ x 13¼ pouces).

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    Book ID: 5653
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  • An attractive Chinese original piece
    辅正 (Fǔ Zhèng) by YIN, Liu 刘印 [or] MING, Liu 刘明
    YIN, Liu 刘印 [or] MING, Liu 刘明
    辅正 (Fǔ Zhèng) Uphold Righteousness

    Peking: No Publisher, 1988. First edition / Original art work from 戊辰年五月 or the fifth month of the Wùchén year. ie. May / June 1988. Very much in the style of Guan Liang (关良, 1900–1986) and his followers. The painting depicts two performers in Beijing Opera (京剧) costume. The female figure is a wudan (武旦) (A martial female role). In blue silk costume with an elaborate head dress, white and red stage makeup, and holding a weapon. The male figure is a laosheng (老生) or official/scholar type. An attractive original work, signed and dated. There is slight damage to the woman's sword arm, with the blue paint blurred. There are also three spots of ink / paint near to…

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    Peking: No Publisher, 1988. First edition / Original art work from 戊辰年五月 or the fifth month of the Wùchén year. ie. May / June 1988. Very much in the style of Guan Liang (关良, 1900–1986) and his followers. The painting depicts two performers in Beijing Opera (京剧) costume. The female figure is a wudan (武旦) (A martial female role). In blue silk costume with an elaborate head dress, white and red stage makeup, and holding a weapon. The male figure is a laosheng (老生) or official/scholar type. An attractive original work, signed and dated. There is slight damage to the woman's sword arm, with the blue paint blurred. There are also three spots of ink / paint near to the seal. The painting is on what appears to be Chinese xuan paper (宣纸), mounted onto a grey card backing. Painting is 25cm x 25cm. The backing card is 34/5cm x 34.5cm. Blank to verso.

    . Première édition / Œuvre originale datant du mois de mai de l'année Wùchén (戊辰年五月), soit mai/juin 1988. Très inspirée du style de Guan Liang (关良, 1900–1986) et de ses disciples. La peinture représente deux artistes vêtus de costumes d'opéra de Pékin (京剧). Le personnage féminin est une wudan (武旦) (un rôle féminin martial). Elle porte un costume de soie bleue avec une coiffe élaborée, un maquillage de scène blanc et rouge, et tient une arme. Le personnage masculin est un laosheng (老生), c'est-à-dire un personnage de type fonctionnaire/érudit. Une œuvre originale attrayante, signée et datée. Le bras de la femme qui tient l'épée présente un léger dommage, la peinture bleue étant estompée. Il y a également trois taches d'encre ou de peinture près du sceau. La peinture est réalisée sur ce qui semble être du papier xuan chinois (宣纸), monté sur un support en carton gris. La peinture mesure 25 cm x 25 cm. Le support en carton mesure 34,5 cm x 34,5 cm. Verso vierge.

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    Book ID: 5614
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