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Reid, Erskine and Herbert Compton [Compiled by] Revised and Corrected by the Profession

(Book #ID 62336)

Published by Raithby, Lawrence & Co., Limited, 1 Imperial Buildings, Ludgate Circus, London 1893. London 1893.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated grey cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel with six portrait vignettes . 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 243 printed pages of text with illustrated advertisements to the end papers. Wear to the softened spine end and corners, tan age spots to the free end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rivers, James and Harvey, E. R. H. [Compiled by]

(Book #ID 17108)

Macdonald & Co., Ltd. 19 Ludgate Hill, London circa 1950 edition not stated. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼''. 286 printed pages of text. Monochrome photographic illustrations. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening to paper, two short closed tears to upper panel, not price clipped 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rix, Brian [With additional scenes by Jonathan Rix and decor by David Drummond]

(Book #ID 20818)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition publisher's original pictorial laminated card covers. 8vo 9¼" x 6¼" 214 pp. Illustrated. SIGNED by the author to half title page. In Fine condition. This is a new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rix, Brian [With additional scenes by Jonathan Rix and decor by David Drummond]

(Book #ID 20819)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition publisher's original pictorial laminated card covers. 8vo 9¼" x 6¼" 214 pp. Illustrated. SIGNED by the author to half title page. In Fine condition. This is a new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ray Mackender and Gerald Glover [British Music Hall Society]

(Book #ID 110901)

Published by British Music Hall Society Summer 1975. 1975.

Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated paper covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 7¼''. Founded in 1963 by Ray Mackender and Gerald Glover, the Society, a registered charity, is for everyone who is a fan of Music Hall and Variety. Contains 28 pp with archive monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rivers, James and Harvey, E. R. H. [Compiled by]

(Book #ID 53437)

Macdonald & Co., Ltd. 19 Ludgate Hill, London circa 1950 edition not stated. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼''. 286 printed pages of text. Monochrome photographic illustrations. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening of the paper to the spine, two short closed tears to upper panel, not price clipped 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Roberts, Peter [Foreword by Dame Sybil Thorndike]

(Book #ID 29911)

Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 44 Hill Street, London First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' x, 203 [pp] ISBN 0491017472. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ray, Miss Gabrielle

(Book #ID 40594)

Post Office Dated 1905. 1905.

5½'' x 3½'' used monochrome post card. Post Office mark and date, stamp, address and personal message to the reverse. Slightly sun faded and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ray Mackender and Gerald Glover [British Music Hall Society]

(Book #ID 110902)

Published by British Music Hall Society Spring 1976. 1976.

Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated paper covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 7¼''. Founded in 1963 by Ray Mackender and Gerald Glover, the Society, a registered charity, is for everyone who is a fan of Music Hall and Variety. Contains 24 pp with archive monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Roose-Evans, James

(Book #ID 101484)

Published by Phaidon Press Ltd., Littlegate House, St. Ebbe's Street, Oxford, First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 260 printed pages of text with monochrome archive illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 071481766X

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Read, Jack [Foreword by Roy Hudd]

(Book #ID 72056)

Published by The Alderman Press 1-7 Church Street First Edition 1985. London 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 247 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the top corners, red spine not faded, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Doris, With best Wishes and Happy Reading! Jack Read, 22nd February 1986.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0946619174

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Richard Burnet [Shakespeare, William 1564-1616] From the private collection and in-house library of B. Burnet at 22 Garrick Street, Costumiers, Art, Drapers, Upholsterers, opposite The Garrick Club.

(Book #ID 84992)

Printed by B. Burnet & Co. Ltd., 22, Garrick Street, London circa 1905. 1905.

Original limp scarlet cloth covered thin boards, gilt title lettering to the front cover. Quarto 10½'' x 8''. Contains 17 full-page representative characters of the play in colour, hand drawn by crafts director, artist? Costume parts not visible on front are drawn separately on verso or opposite page for the benefit of cutters or customer makers. Burnet's craft atelier extended across the first floor of No. 22 Garrick Street and to various other locations in London, including 198 Regent Street. B. Burnet was a top-flight supplier of scenery and costumes, amateur theatricals, tableaux, court suits and uniforms etc. to all the main Theatres. They trace back to the 1850's when Richard Burnet, a draper and engineer (founder of Devonport Mechanics Institute) moved to Covent Garden - initially as Boyd Burnet, Drapers. Their most recent mention at No. 22 Garrick Street dates to the mid 1960's. They went into liquidation in 1969 just before the 1970's economic slump. This unique item carries their in-house library number 22. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rix, Brian [Brian Norman Roger Rix, Baron Rix, Kt, CBE, DL (27 January 1924 - 20 August 2016) was an English actor-manager, who produced a record-breaking sequence of long-running farces on the London stage, including Dry Rot, Simple Spymen and One for the Pot. His one-night TV shows made him the joint-highest paid star on the BBC].

(Book #ID 96932)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [x] 260 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Slight yellowing to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with slight sun fading down the spine. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes - Brian Rix'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340412704

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