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An Historical and Critical Account of the Theatre in Europe
London, Waller, 1741. First edition. Leather. The first English edition of this important treatise regarding European theatre in the eighteenth century. This is the first edition of the English translation of Riccoboni's classic work. Written by Luigi Riccoboni, an Italian actor and theatre writer. He was the director of the Comedie-Italienne in Paris from 1716-1731. The preface notes that Riccoboni visited 'all the stages in Europe' and that this work is a result of his researches. The translator notes 'from this short review I hope it will appear of what importance the stage is even in a political sense, in keeping alive that spirit which forms the true character of every people&apos. The translator to this work notes that this review of European stage may improve the theatre of Britain, which is why this translation has been made. With the engraved half title, and many headbands and tail pieces. With the bookshelf ticket of Pull Court Library, Worcestershire and the bookplate of Buchley Park Worcestershire to the front pastedown. Blind stamp to the front endpaper of Pull Court Library. Riccoboni has written several chapters on the theatre of France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and England. There are also chapters on Greek and French tragedy. A very smart copy of this important work. In a full calf binding. Rebacked, with original boards preserved and the spine laid down. Small worm holes to the joints. A few light marks to the boards. Bookplate to the front pastedown for the Pull Court Library and Buchley Park. Ribbon bookmark present. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Just the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
-- Boeknummer: 690L10
GBP 490.00 [Appr.: EURO 576.25]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Riccoboni Theatre Theatre History Drama Theatre None
Histoire Du Theatre Italien, Depuis la Decadence de la Comedie Latine; Avec Un Catalogue Des Tragedies & Comedies Italiennes Imprimees Depuis L&Apos;an 1500 Jusqu&Apos;a L&Apos;an 1660 & Une Dissertation Sur la Tragedie Moderne
Paris, Andre Cailleau, 1730. Leather. A scarce French work on sixteenth and seventeenth century Italian plays, written by the noted actor and writer Luigi Riccoboni The second edition of this scarce work.In the original French.Volume I only, lacking Volume II.Collated, lacking the plates.Luigi Riccoboni's exploration of the history of Italian theatre, containing a vast catalogue of tragedies and comedies printed from 1500 to 1660.Including Riccoboni's dissertation of modern tragedy. Riccoboni was an Italian theatre who was the director of the Comedie-Italienne in Paris from 1716 to 1731. In a full calf binding. Externally, front joint is strained, front hinge is weak. Patch of loss of leather to the front board. A little discolouration to the spine and extremities of the boards. Some light rubbing and a few minor marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Small cracks to the head and tail of the rear joint. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and clean, with only a few occasional handling marks and spots. Worm holes to the tail of text block, never affecting text. Ink mark to the head of the title page. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Boeknummer: 862P32
GBP 340.00 [Appr.: EURO 400]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Histoire du Theatre Italien, Depuis la Decadence de la Comedie Latine italian theatre luigi riccoboni louis ricoboni italian theatre italian None
Representative Actors
London, Frederick Warne and Co, 1888. Leather. A Victorian history of British actors since the 1500s. 'A collection of criticisms, anecdotes, personal descriptions, etc etc&apos. 'Referring to many celebrated British actors from the sixteenth to the present century; with notes, memoirs, and a short account of English acting&apos. In a half morocco binding wih cloth covered boards. Externally, smart with some shelfwear only. Internally, firmly bound. Clean with just a few spots to the first and last few pages. A blank label has been adhered to the half title to cover an ink signature. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: LTH12-C-1
GBP 44.99 [Appr.: EURO 53]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Theatre Actors Theatre History Acting Actors Plays None
En Midsommarnattsdrom Kopmannen I Venedic Trettondagsafton Stormen and Richard Den Andre, Julius Ceasar, Hamlet, Macbeth
Stockholm , Albert Bonniers Forlog, 1925-1926. Leather. Two very scarce volumes of the the Works of William Shakespeare in Swedish. Handsomely bound in a half calf binding. Very scarce. Volume one includes A Midsomer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice, and Twelve Night. This volume includes some of Shakespeare's most loved comedies. Volume Two includes Richard The Second, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, and Macbeth. This volume includes some of Shakespeare's most successful tragedies. The works of Shakespeare in Swedish were published by Albert Bonniers Forlog who published other notable works of literature in Swedish. Handsomely bound in a half calf binding. Externally very smart. Rubbing to the head and tail of the spine resulting in loss. Rubbing to the boards. Internally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Ink inscription to the first leaf. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 882V23
GBP 120.00 [Appr.: EURO 141.25]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Shakespeare Swedish Theatre Swedish None
Four Volumes of Plays by Bernard Shaw
London, Constable, 1921-24. Leather. A four volume set of plays by George Bernard Shaw, including his major works 'Man and Superman' and 'Pygmalion', bound in a 'Times Book Club' half calf binding. The sixteenth impression to 'Doctor's Dilemma', third to 'Heartbreak House' and sixteenth to 'Man and Superman&apos. No edition statement to 'Androcles&apos. Bound in half calf with a gilt crest to the front. Bound by 'The Times Book Club' with their stamp to the front blanks. Four volumes. This set features a collection of plays by the celebrated Irish playwright and political activist Bernard Shaw (George Bernard Shaw). This collection includes his best known works such as 'Man and Superman' and 'Pygmalion', which has been adapted many times, including the music and film under the title 'My Fair Lady&apos. The set also includes other works such as 'The Doctor's Dilemma', 'Getting Married' and 'Androcles and the Lion&apos. Bound in half calf with cloth to the boards. Externally generally smart with slight fading to the spines, rubbing and bumping to the extremities of the boards, marks to the boards, a closed tear to the cloth to the rear board to 'Doctor's Dilemma' and damp staining to the rear board to 'Heartbreak house' and to the front joint to 'Androcles&apos. Offsetting to the extremities of the endpapers with scattered spotting. Internally firmly bound with lightly age toned and generally clean pages with the odd spot. Binder's stamp to the front blanks. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Boeknummer: 900Z42
GBP 198.00 [Appr.: EURO 233]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Plays Bernard Shaw Theatre Man and Superman Bernard Shaw Half calf Leather binding None
Saint Joan
London, Constable and Company , 1924. First edition. Cloth. A fantastic first edition copy of George Bernard Shaw's play regarding Joan of Arc. Signed by the star of the play, Sybil Thorndike. Signed by many notable figures such as: Sybil Thorndike, the British actress who 'Saint Joan' was written especially for; Prime Minister James Ramsay Macdonald; Philip Snowdon, Chancellor of the Exchequer; Morgan Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education; Arthur Henderson, Home Secretary. These signatures are to a dedication plate tipped in to the front endpaper, 'To J D Morgan, in friendship, with the best of good wishes from. Cardiff: December 1924.' There are thirty-five names signed to the dedication plate, most likely with association to Macdonald's ministry and the Labour Party. The signature of Sybil Thorndike is below the date on the dedication plate, insinuating this was signed afterwards. A fantastic copy of this play. Limited print run of 750 copies on handmade paper. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding. With light shelfwear to the extremities and minor bumping to the head and tail of spine. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: C Ricketts. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 751L10
GBP 2500.00 [Appr.: EURO 2939.75]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Signed Theatre Colour Plates Theatre C Ricketts
School for Scandal
New York and London, G. P. Putnam's Sons, the Knickerbocker Press, c1900. Leather. A charmingly bound edition of this comedy play by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) was an Irish playwright and poet, also known for owning the London Theatre Royal. He was honoured with burial at Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey, and remembered for plays such as 'The Rivals', 'The Duenna' and 'A Trip to Scarborough' as well as 'The School for Scandal', which is a satirical comedy play first performed at Drury Lane Theatre in 1777. Featuring widow Lady Sneerwell, the play its about rumours first and foremost.In a beautiful full crushed morocco binding with a lovely gilt spine and corners. In a full crushed morocco binding. Externally lovely, shelf wear is very minor to extremities. Library stamp to front endpapers as well as a pencil inscription. Internally firmly bound, pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 749R56
GBP 140.00 [Appr.: EURO 164.75]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: play comedy london theatre comedy None
Design in the Theatre
London, The Studio, Limited, 1927. Cloth. A fascinating supplement from 'The Studio', this volume focusing on the beautiful designs used within theatres across history, illustrated throughout including in colour. A special number published by 'The Studio' with their winter issue of 1927/28.This was originally published in wraps for 7s. 6d. and in cloth for 10s. 6d.A fascinating work on various designs in theatre across the globe, from stage design to costume design, all of the factors that bring that stage to life.Illustrated with eight colour plates, and one-hundred and twelve monochrome plates.Collated, complete.'The Studio' was an influential magazine that focuses on fine and decorative arts, founded by Charles Holme in 1893. The magazine had a large influence on the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements. It promoted the new art of artists, designers, and architects, promoting the works of people like Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Charles Voysey.Edited by Geoffrey Holme, with commentary by George Sheringham and James Laver, and literary contributions by E. Gordon Craig, Charles B. Cochran, and Nigel Playfair. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart, with some light marks to the boards and spine. A little fading to the spine and extremities. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 796P5
GBP 79.00 [Appr.: EURO 93]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Design in the Theatre the studio design theatre the studio george sheringham james laver Various
Design in the Theatre
London, The Studio, 1927. Paperback. A beautiful additional volume of 'The Studio', focusing solely on the subject of design in theatre. Illustrated throughout with colour and monochrome plates. A special number published by 'The Studio' with their winter issue of 1927/28.This was originally published in wraps for 7s. 6d. and in cloth for 10s. 6d.A fascinating work on various designs in theatre across the globe, from stage design to costume design, all of the factors that bring that stage to life.Illustrated with eight colour plates, and one-hundred and twelve monochrome plates.Collated, complete.'The Studio' was an influential magazine that focuses on fine and decorative arts, founded by Charles Holme in 1893. The magazine had a large influence on the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements. It promoted the new art of artists, designers, and architects, promoting the works of people like Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Charles Voysey.Edited by Geoffrey Holme, with commentary by George Sheringham and James Laver, and literary contributions by E. Gordon Craig, Charles B. Cochran, and Nigel Playfair.Order form loosely inserted. In the original publihser's paper wraps. Externally, smart. A little discolouration and a few minor marks to the wraps, mostly to the rear wrap. A little wear to the spine, including a couple of small chips. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with some odd spots to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Various. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 759P14
GBP 60.00 [Appr.: EURO 70.75]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Design in the Theatre the studio theatre design the studio george sheringham james laver Various
The Theatre of the Empire of Great-Britain, Kingdom of England, Scotland, Ireland and the Isles Adjoyning
London, Thomas Bassett; Richard Chiswell, 1676. Leather. A collection of leaves from the highly sought after geographical work; The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain. Complete with the maps this is around £100,000. Containing; the original title page in both red and black printing, two dedication pages "To the Right Honourable Sir Joseph Sheldon", and "To the Most High, and Most Potent Monarch, James", three leaves of the preface, three leaves of poetical works, the "Contents of the Chorographical Part, The First Book" through to the contents of "The King's Dominions Abroad", the title page to "The Second Book: Containing the Principality of Wales", page 97 and 98 of this work, five leaves of road branch diagrams, the title page to "The Third Book: Containing a General View of the Kingdom of Scotland", page 129 of this work, the title page to "The Fourth Book: Containing the Kingdom of Ireland", page 135 of this work, the title page to "A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World", and the complete Index. Rebacked in a full contemporary calf binding with the original calf boards. Externally, a trifle rubbed, with wear to the extremities, and minor cocking to the spine. Both hinges are tender. Internally, binding is a little strained in places, with some leaves working loose. Work is seriously incomplete with what is present listed above. Some scattered spotting and handling marks. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Boeknummer: LTH20-A-5
GBP 1800.00 [Appr.: EURO 2116.75]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Theatre Plays Joseph Sheldon Theatrical Plays None
An Essay on the Character and Influence of the Stage on Morals and Happiness
London, Williams and Smith, 1807. Cloth. A very scarce essay on the effect of the theatre on morals and happiness. The second edition of this work. Rare in both editions. With chapters on the origin and progress of the stage, principle causes owed to the success of the stage, the character of the stage as drawn by historians, philosophers, legislators and divines, and the stage as an amusement only.A fantastic early work on the philosophy of theatre. With errata to the contents page. To the rear is a list of other works by the author John Styles. Works include 'An Essay on Toleration', 'a Sermon on the Death of Lord Nelson', and 'A Sermon on the Spirituality of the Divine Essence&apos. Styles also wrote o nanimal rights. John Styles was a Nonconformist minister in Brighton and Brixton. In a recent full cloth binding. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. A few handling marks to the title page. Minor chips to extremities. Occasional light spots. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .
Boeknummer: 754L14
GBP 150.00 [Appr.: EURO 176.5]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Theatre Performing Arts Dramaturgy Sociology Performing Arts None
The Malone Society Reprints
Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1957-1998. Cloth. A collection of sixteen volumes of 16th- and early 17th-century drama, reprinted by the Malone Society, from the library of Sir Jonathan Bate. A sixteen-volume collection in cloth and quarter cloth bindings, seven of which are enclosed in their original glassine wrapper, and one of which is enclosed in the publisher's original dust wrapper. Loosely inserted to 'Collections, Volume XV' is a letter from Richard Rowland of St. Anne's College, Oxford, to Professor Bate, dated 1994. Three of the books are inscribed by "A. J. Bate" to the front free end paper. These volumes are from the library of Sir Jonathan Bate, a British scholar and author who specializes in Shakespeare, Romanticism and Ecocriticism. The Malone Society, founded in 1906, is a text publication and scholarly society devoted to the study of sixteenth and early seventeenth century drama. The society uses manuscript and facsimile editions of plays for their reprinted editions. Included in this set are: The Life and Death of Jack Straw, 1594 (first printed for the Malone Society in 1957) The Tragedy of Hoffman by Henry Chettle, 1631 (first printed for the Malone Society in 1950; reprinted in 1961) The Battle of Alcazar, 1594 (first printed for the Malone Society in 1907; reprinted in 1963) The Tragical Reign of Selimus, 1594 (first printed for the Malone Society in 1908; reprinted in 1964) The Old Wives Tale, 1595 (first printed for the Malone Society in 1908; reprinted in 1965) The Downfall of Robert Earl of Huntingdon by Anthony Munday, 1601 (first printed for the Malone Society in 1965) The Death of Robert Earl of Huntingdon by Anthony Munday, 1601 (first printed for the Malone Society in 1965, reprinted in 1967) The Two Angry Women of Abington, 1599 (first printed for the Malone Society in 1912; reprinted in 1985) Look About You, 1600 (first printed for the Malone Society in 1913; reprinted in 1985) A Larum for London, 1602 (first printed for the Malone Society in 1913; reprinted in 1985) The True Tragedy of Richard the Third, 1594 (first printed for the Malone Society in 1929; reprinted in 1985) If You Know Not Me You Know Nobody, Part I and Part II (both first printed for the Malone Society in 1935; reprinted in 1985) Two Moral Interludes (first printed for the Malone Society in 1991) Collections, Volume XV (first printed for the Malone Society in 1993) Gallathea, 1592 (first printed for the Malone Society in 1998) In cloth and quarter cloth bindings; seven in original glassine wrappers, and one in the publisher's original dust wrapper. Externally, in excellent condition. Small mark to the spine of A Larum. Ink inscription to the front free end papers of Old Wives Tale, Two Moral Interludes and Tragedy of Hoffman. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Several pages unopened to Downfall of Robert. Glassine wrapper to Battle of Alcazar is chipped to the head and tail of the spine and to the folds. Significant loss to the rear of the glassine wrapper to Old Wives Tale, with chipping to the head and tail of the spine. Loss to the front of the glassine wrapper to Selimus, with a little staining to the spine and chipping to the head and tail. A little creasing and sunning to the glassine wrapper of Two Moral Interludes. Sunning to the spine of the glassine wrapper to Collections Volume XV, with chipping to the head of the spine and a closed tear to the front of the wrap. The rest of the wrappers are in excellent condition. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Very Good.
Boeknummer: 868M23
GBP 350.00 [Appr.: EURO 411.75]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Drama Theatre Plays Malone Society Theatre Not Stated
Picture Show Annual
London, The Amalgamated Press, 1937-60. Cloth. A striking collection of eleven 'Picture Show' annuals, beautifully illustrated works with portraits of many of the popular leading men and ladies of the day. In eleven volumes.The popular annual issued by the 'Picture Show' magazine.'Picture Show' was a weekly film magazine, published from 1919 to 1960. It was the essential magazine for any film lover, showcasing the popular releases of the time. These annuals provide a round-up of the most popular films of the year, including details on their premieres and who attended, and articles on the leading figures of the day, with many illustrations showing the actors and actresses.Each annual with decorative paper covered boards, the front board of each depicting a film still.Including full-paged and in-text photographs of popular cinematic figures of the day to every page, such as Laurel and Hardy, Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, James Stewart, Gene Kelly, Ava Gardner, Gregory Peck, Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, Rita Hayward, Debbie Reynolds, Audrey Hepburn, Doris Day, Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Natalie Wood, Brigitte Bardot, Elvis Presley, and more.1937, front board showing Anna Neagle. 1950, front board showing Anna Neagle and Michael Wilding in 'Maytime in Mayfair&apos.1951, front board showing Dennis Price and Patricia Dainton in 'The Dancing Years&apos.1952, front board showing Robert Taylor and Deborah Kerr in 'Quo Vadis?&apos.1954, front board showing Margaret Lockwood in 'Laughing Anne&apos.1955, front board showing Alan Ladd and Shelley Winters in 'O'Rourke of the Royal Mounted&apos.1956, front board showing Rock Hudson and Barbara Rush in 'Captain Lightfoot&apos.1957, front board showing Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner in 'The King and I&apos.1958, front board showing Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer in 'War and Peace&apos.1959, front board showing Dirk Bogarde and Yoko Tani in 'The Wind Cannot Read&apos.1960, front board showing Doris Day and Richard Widmark in 'Tunnel of Love&apos. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with pictorial paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the boards. Spines are a touch faded with some spotting, spots heavier to 1937, 1950, 1951, and 1958. Minor marks to the boards. Small amount of label residue to the tail of the spine of 1937. Hinges of 1937 are starting but firm. Rear hinge of 1957 and 1960 are starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste downs. Evidence of a label being formerly adhered to the recto to the front endpaper of 1956. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned, heavier to 1937, and generally clean with some spots. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 804P17
GBP 295.00 [Appr.: EURO 347]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Picture Show Annual cinema films picture show cinema entertainment magazine Various
The Stage Year Book in Eleven Volumes
London , The Stage Offices, Carson and Comerford , 1915-1960. Cloth. A dramatic selection of yearbooks from prolific theatrical middle mans The Stage. Featuring illustrations and photographs, articles, records of performances throughout the year, list of agents, list of playwrights, and relevant advertisements. Including early photographs of Mameena performed at The Globe, and David Copperfield at His Majesty's Theatre, staring Jessie Winter and Fred Ross. Eleven yearbooks from the years 1915, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, and 1960. "It is an important publication for actors throughout the country, as it contains regular advertisements for available jobs and provides an opportunity for various acts to promote themselves to agents and directors." The 1959 yearbook also contains a table of job roles, both stage and front of house, within the west end. Recording aspects such as the role, pay and hours. Writer John Osborne submitted his script for Look Back in Anger in response to an advertisement by the soon-to-be-launched Royal Court Theatre in the 1956 edition, and Dusty Springfield responded to an advertisement for female singers in the 1958 edition. All in original cloth or paper bindings. Externally, all reasonably smart with only minor shelfwear to the spines. 1960's yearbook has some marks to the boards and 1952's year book has minor loss to the spine. 1915 yearbook's front hinge is strained, 1949's front board has light fading. Internally, all are firmly bound, bright and clean, aside from ink annotations to page 106 of 1952, and some age toning to the rear of 1915. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: SET32-F-3
GBP 300.00 [Appr.: EURO 353]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: John Osborne Theatre History Drama Theatre History None
Theatre Complet
Paris, Calmann Levy, 1897. Leather. A collection of plays by French dramatist Alfred de Vigny. Comprising of Chatterton, La Marechale D'Ancre, Quitte Pour La Peur, La More de Venise, and Shylock. Two of these are adaptations and translations of Shakespeare's Othello and The Merchant of Venice. Alfred de Vigny was a French poet and early leader of Romanticism. He wrote many translations of Shakespeare as well as many original novels and plays. In a quarter morocco binding with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with patches of light rubbing to the head and tail of spine and to the raised bands. Further patches of light rubbing to the joints. Front hinge is slightly strained but firm. Prior owner's inscription to the verso of front endpaper, D Nicholson. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned, heavier to edges. Occasional light spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 565L4
GBP 59.00 [Appr.: EURO 69.5]
Catalogus: Theatre
Trefwoorden: Shakespeare Plays Othello Theatre Plays None
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