Bon Gaultier

The Book of Ballads

Edinburgh and London, William Blackwood and Sons, 1877. Cloth. A brilliantly illustrated edition of Bon Gaultier's 'Book of Ballads', replete with a number of poems and songs from around the world. The Book of Ballads contains a number of poems, songs, and verses from around the world, including Spanish ballads, American ballads, Gaelic ballads, German ballads, and more. The thirteenth edition of this work.Edited by Bon Gaultier, a pen name that was assumed by the writers William Edmondstoune Aytoun and Sir Theodore Martin. Containing numerous vignette illustrations by Doyle, Leech, and Crowquill. Containing two leaves of publisher's adverts to the front of the work. In the publisher's original decorative cloth binding. Externally, very smart, with just some light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, and darkening to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Some age-toning to the first and last few pages, otherwise pages are generally bright and clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Doyle, Leech, and Crowquill. Very Good .

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Sonstige Stichworte: ballads poetry music gaultier poetry cloth Doyle, Leech, and Crowquill

John Gay

The Beggar&Apos;S Opera

London, William Heinemann, 1921 . First edition. Cloth. Illustrated with eight tipped in costume plates, this is a bright copy of Claud Lovat Fraser's illustrated edition of Gay's 'Beggar's Opera&apos. A Limited Edition work, this is number two-hundred and eighty-five of four-hundred and thirty copies produced.Illustrated with eight tipped in colour plates from artist, designer and author Claud Lovat Fraser. Collated, complete.A first edition thus of John Gay's 1728 satirical ballad opera. With music was arranged by German composer Johann Christoph Pepusch, 'The Beggar's Opera' ran for sixty-two consecutive performances in 1728, making it the second longest run in theatre history up to that point. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with fairly significant spotting throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Claud Lovat Fraser. Very Good .

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Sonstige Stichworte: ballad opera john gay beggar's opera Claud Lovat Fraser john gay Claud Lovat Fraser

Jean Genet; Bernard Frechtman [trans.]

The Balcony

London, Faber and Faber, 1958. First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition of this play by Jean Genet, translated from the original French. The first UK edition. Translated from the original French by Bernard Frechtman.In the publisher's original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. This play was written by Jean Genet (titled 'Le Balcon' in French) and is set in a unnamed city which is experiencing an uprising, with most of the play taking place in a brothel. The English version of the play was first directed at the Arts Theatre Club in London in 1957. In the publisher's original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally excellent with very minimal shelf wear. A bookseller's label and a small past owner's signature to the front pastedown and scattered spotting to the endpapers. The wrap is generally smart with slight fading to the spine, handling marks to the rear, a closed tear to the head of the spine and to the tail of the front and the odd chip. Internally firmly bound with bright and generally clean pages with spotting to the front and rear. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.

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Sonstige Stichworte: First edition Play Performing Art Theatre Play First edition Fiction None

W. S. Gilbert

The Bab Ballads with Which Are Included Songs of a Savoyard

London, Macmillan and Co. 1917. Leather. A smart copy of W. S. Gilbert's comic operas, illustrated throughout with charming drawings by the author. The sixth edition, seventh impression of this work rebound in 1919 in a half calf binding with gilt crests to the boards and gilt detailing to the spine. Top edge gilt. The 'Bab Ballads' takes its title from Gilbert's own childhood nickname. This collection was written long before W. S. Gilbert rose to fame for his comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan. Noted for their 'topsy-turvy' style of humour, these ballads reveal Gilbert's inclination for satire. Rebound in 1919 in a half calf binding. Externally generally smart, though slightly faded to the spine and boards. Internally, firmly bound. Marginal age toning to pages which are otherwise clean. Very Good . Ill.: W. S. Gilbert. Very Good .

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Sonstige Stichworte: Gilbert and Sullivan Comic opera Ballads Comic opera W. S. Gilbert

W. S. Gilbert

Songs of Two Savoyards

Lodnon, George Routledge and Sons, Limited, [1892]. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this collection of music and lyrics by Gilbert and Sullivan, with illustrations throughout. The first edition.In the publisher's original cloth. Lacking very scarce dust wrapper. Illustrated throughout with monochrome vignettes by W. S. Gilbert. This work is comprised of music, lyrics and illustrations by the famed Victorian musical duo, Gilbert and Sullivan. Between them, the dramatist and the composer collaborated on fourteen comic operas, with countless songs and melodies. This particular work is comprised of words and illustrations by W. S. Gilbert and music by Arthur Sullivan. With sixty-six songs included in the work, which all appear in various operas by the duo. Undated, dated by copies held institutionally. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally very smart with minor marks to the rear, slight fading to the spine and minimal shelf wear to the extremities. Lacking very scarce dust wrapper. Minimal offsetting to the endpapers. Internally firmly bound with lightly age toned and generally clean pages with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: W. S. Gilbert. Very Good Indeed .

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Sonstige Stichworte: First edition Music Lyrics Arthur Sullivan Music Illustrated W. S. Gilbert

Israel Gollancz

A Book of Homage to Shakespeare, to Commemorate the Three Hundredth Anniversary of Shakespeare&Apos;S Death

Oxford , Humphrey Milford , 1916. Cloth. An illustrated, limited edition collection of essays in homage to William Shakespeare. A limited edition of 1250 copies, of which 1000 are for sale. In the publisher's original decorative cloth binding with gilt detail. With 9 full-page plates. Collated complete. A collection of essays and poems regarding Shakespeare, from notable academics and writers such as, His Excellency Mohammed Hafiz Ibrahim, A. A. Macdonell and Arthur Gray. In commemoration of the three hundredth anniversary of Shakespeare's death. In the original cloth binding with gilt detail. Externally, generally smart with light shelf wear to the extremities and handling marks to the boards. Splitting to the lower extremity of the front board. Offsetting to the free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with a few scattered spots. heavier towards the front and rear. Light age-toning to the edges. Several pages aare uncut throughout. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Buchzahl: 829G45

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Sonstige Stichworte: Shakespeare Shakespeare tercentenary committee oxford university press sir herbert warren Shakespeare tercentenary committee Captain Charles Roberts Not Stated

Adam Lindsay Gordon

Bush Ballads and Galloping Rhymes

Melbourne, Clarson, Massina & Co. 1876. Cloth. An early edition of this scarce work of Australian bush ballads and rhymes, written by noted author Adam Lindsay Gordon. A collection of ballads, rhymes, and poems from the 'Outback' or 'the bush' of Australia, known as the relatively undeveloped areas of Australia that lie on the outskirts of larger cities. With numerous ballads, including 'Wolf and Hound', 'Thora's Song', 'The Romance of Britomarte', and more. The second edition of this work, originally published in 1870. Written by British-Australian poet, Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833-1870), whose work marked the beginnings of a national school of Australian poetry. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart, with some light shelf wear and bumping to the extremities. Internally, hinges are very strained and binding is tender. Pages are bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Sonstige Stichworte: ballads australia australian bush australia Not Stated

George Graveley

The Axe of Brandomar

London , The Cayme Press, 1928. First edition. Hardback. An interesting copy of the fable play The Axe of Brandomere and the prose fable Fulfilment. This is a signed first edition copy of The Axe of Brandomar or The Death of the Woodman's Son  a fable play in three scenes with The Fulfilment a prose fable. With two illustrations by J. M. Dixon.There is a letter bound to the rear which reads Dear Mr. Edwards, So many thanks for the kind gift of 'The Axe of Brandomar and for the charming inscription on the fly leaf. I am delighted to see that you are widening your range and coming to a mood of romance, in which I feel sure you will do memorable work. With Very best wishes from us all for your success and happiness in the New Year.Yours Sincerely J. Matefield Rebound and with the spine title to the rear and one page of adverts. Signed to the reverse of the title page. Re-bound in cloth with marbled boards. Externally, smart with some fading to the spine. There is an inscription to the front endpaper and the author's signature to the reverse of the title page. Internally, firmly bound with bright pages with the odd spot throughout. Very Good . Ill.: J. M Dixon. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 823B22

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Sonstige Stichworte: george Graveley 8 The Axe of Brandomar the death of the woodman's son fiction 8 The Axe of Brandomar J. M Dixon

Alexander Gray

Sir Halewyn: Examples in Europe Balladry and Folk Song

Edinburgh; London, Oliver and Boyd, 1949. First edition. Cloth. An interesting first edition copy on the history of European balladry, focusing upon the Dutch folk tale of Heer Halewijn, signed by the author with a letter from the author laid in to the front of text. First Edition. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. With a signature from the author to the front endpaper, which says 'For S. F. McCleary', the author-academic, as well as a type-written letter from Gray to McCleary adhered to front paste down. The letter makes it clear that this book was a gift to Gray's friend, and he also acknowledges that this work is 'the kind of book which- quite properly- no one buys&apos. This work is an interesting academic study into the various examples of european balladry and folk song, but focuses particularly upon Sir Halewyn. Also titled 'Heer Halewijn', this folktale originates from Denmark and dates back to pre-Christian times. It tells the story of Lord Halewijn, who is either an evil man, a magician, a demon, or a fairy lord who sings a magical song that makes women drawn to him. He meets them in the forest, where he then kills them, until a princess falls under his spell. Alexander Gray (1882-1968) was a Scottish civil servant, academic, and writer, who featured some of his work within Northern Numbers, the periodical which was edited by Hugh MacDiarmid. His best known poem is 'Scotland', which is on the Canongate Wall of the Scottish Parliament building. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minimal edge wear and very light bumping to the head and tail of spine. Dust wrapper is smart with some discolouration to the wraps, particularly on the front of wraps. Minimal edge wear, particularly around the spine, with a few small closed tears. A few spots to reverse. Author's ink inscription to front endpaper, with typewritten letter from author adhered to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.

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Sonstige Stichworte: Sir Halewyn Alexander Gray G. F. McCleary european ballads Alexander Gray Heer Halewijn signed None

Graham Greene

The Third Man

London, National Book League, 1950. Paperback. A vanishingly scarce original advertising poster for The Third Man, written by noted British author Graham Greene. A lovely and possibly unique collector's piece. It is probable the poster was hung in the foyer of The National Book League's office in Mayfair in order to promote the film The Third Man. The original artwork in gauache heightened with white. Mounted on letterpress poster base. The National Book League was created to promote the habit of reading and a wider appreciation in books. The league was established following a meeting at the home of noted writer Hugh Walpole. The league focuses on a number of opportunities to increase reading, including the promotion of Book Tokens as well as the Sunday Times Book Fairs, which began in 1933. Their offices were at 7 Albermarle Street in Mayfair, London, the address of which is stated at the bottom of the poster alongside an invitation to obtain posters from them. This charming proof poster advertises the 1949 film The Third Man, written by noted author Graham Greene. The film noir, which was directed by Carol Reed, stared Joseph Cotton, Orson Welles and Trevor Howard. Set in postwar Vienna, the atmospheric black and white expressionist cinematography captures the feeling of post-war Vienna at the start of the Cold War. A fascinating piece of film history, and an excellent example for any collector. Original artwork mounted on letterpress poster base. Externally in excellent condition, with the occasional light spot. Small scuff to upper left of poster. Light adhesive stains visible where poster mount is lifting slightly. Framed and glazed with seller's label of Lovelys Gallery in Kent to the reverse. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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Buchzahl: 759K2

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Sonstige Stichworte: Graham Green The Third Man Joseph Cotton Orson Welles The Third Man National Book League Not Stated

J. Cuthbert Hadden

Haydn

London, J. M. Dent & Co, 1902. First edition. Leather. A Bumpus bound first edition copy of this insightful biography on the composer Haydn, complete with illustrations. The first edition.Bound by Bumpus.A biography on the life and work of the influential Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn, one of the most celebrated composers in Europe, a friend and mentor of Mozart and tutor of Beethoven. Illustrated with a frontispiece, four plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, complete.Written by James Cuthbert Hadden.Part of the series 'The Master Musicians', edited by Frederick J. Crowest. In a straight grain morocco binding, bound by Bumpus. Externally, generally mart, with a tide mark to the tail of the boards and text block. Light rubbing to the spine and extremities. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few small marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with a tide mark to the tail of the text block, affecting the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 858P36

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Sonstige Stichworte: Haydn joseph haydn franz joseph haydn james cuthbert hadden joseph haydn austrian Not Stated

Reginald Francis Hallward

Flowers of Paradise

London, Macmillan & Co , 1889. First edition. Cloth. Beautifully illustrated throughout with chromolithographs, this is the first edition of Reginald Hallward's charming work of music, verse and illustration. The first edition of this decorative and richly illustrated musical work from Reginald Francis Hallward, a British glassmaker, poet, painter and illustrator best known for his church stained glass windows, and closely associated with the Arts and Crafts movement.Hallward provided the music, verse, design and illustration of this delightful work.Illustrated throughout and with eight chromolithograph plates, including one double page plate, printed by engraver and colour printer Edmund Evans. Collated, complete.Undated; dated 1889 via Jisc. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding, with pictorial paper covered boards. Bumping to back strip head and tail and board perimeters, with small losses to paper. Small ink stain to fore edge of text block. Front free endpaper absent. Internally firmly bound. Light handling marks throughout. Small tape repair to closed tear to rear free endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: Reginald Francis Hallward. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 811F33

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Sonstige Stichworte: music Reginald Hallward stained glass music Reginald Hallward Reginald Francis Hallward

Charles Hamblett; John Lennon

Here Are the Beatles & the Penguin

London, Four Square Books; Penguin, 1964-1965. First edition. Paperback. Two bright copies of these scarce first edition paperbacks, one on The Beatles, and one collection of writing from John Lennon himself. Two volumes. First edition. Scarce works. This set includes: Here Are The Beatles, 1964. A detailed history of English rock band, The Beatles, with over one hundred photographs of the group now regarded as the most influential band of all time. Written by Charles Hamblett, a British writer known for his entertainment reporting. The Penguin, 1965. Illustrated throughout. A collection of surreal, nonsensical, and fanciful writing, containing a collection of short stories and poems which gathers together two humorous prose works "John Lennon In His Own Write" and "A Spaniard in the Works". Written and illustrated by John Lennon, an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-songwriter, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. In the original pictorial paper wraps. Externally, smart with light wear and the odd small crease to the boards. Minor sunning to the spine. Small closed tears to the joints of Here Are The Beatles resulting in minor loss to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 899T45

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Sonstige Stichworte: Here The Beatles Penguin Lennon The Beatles Hamblett Not Stated

John Harland; T. T. Wilkinson (Ed.)

Ballads and Songs of Lancashire, Ancient and Modern, Collected, Compiled, and Edited, with Notes

London, George Routledge and Sons , 1875. Cloth. A lyrical anthology of ancient and modern ballads and songs from Lancashire. The uncommon second edition. In a quarter cloth binding, on red boards. With an engraved frontispiece. A lyrical anthology of traditional songs and ballads from Lancashire. Collected and edited by John Harland, and further revised and enlarged by T. T. Wilkinson. Sections featured within the volume include, 'Romantic and Legendary Ballads', 'Songs of Home and its Affections', and, 'Songs of Life and Brotherhood&apos. With four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of the book. The half title page is present. In a quarter cloth binding. Externally, a trifle rubbed with some shelf wear to the edges and marks to the boards. Some small closed tears to the upper and lower spine. Some discoloration to the front panel. Hinges strained. Offsetting to the paste-downs and free endpapers. Internally, binding strained but still attached. Pages generally bright and clean with some age-toning and the odd spot. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Buchzahl: 844G16

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Sonstige Stichworte: lancashire ballads folk songs english folk music ballads Not Stated

J. Harris

Casgliad O Hymnau O&Apos;R Awdwyr Goreu: Yn Cynnwys Dros Ddau Gant a Hanner O Rai Newyddion; Yn Ffurf Corff O Dduwinyddiaeth, Ac Ar Fesurau Atebol, Gan Mwyaf, I Lyfr Tonau Dr. Rippon

Abertawe [Swansea], Seren Gomer, 1824. First edition. Leather. A first edition copy of this very scarce collection of over two hundred and fifty hymns in Welsh. The first edition of this very scarce work in a full calf binding. A very scarce collection of over two hundred and fifty hymns in Welsh from "the best writers", compiled by J. Harris, with an index to the rear. In a full calf binding. Externally fairly smart, with rubbing to the boards, spine, joints and extremities. One small loss to the leather on the spine. Front hinge is strained but held firmly by cords. A few woodworm holes through the text block, not affecting the text. Pages are bright with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 862M23

Katalog: Performing Arts

Sonstige Stichworte: Hymns Welsh hymns Religion Welsh hymns Not Stated