PLAYS (Theatre Performance)

Arden, John

(Book #ID 94800)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1965. 1965.

First edition in publisher's original blue and white card wrap covers [soft back] with monochrome stage photograph to the front cover, still photograph of the author to the rear cover. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 122 printed pages of text. 'File Copy' stamp in red to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. We currently hold in stock over 25 other titles from the Methuen Modern Plays Series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Arden, John

(Book #ID 94801)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London 1964. 1964.

Publisher's original blue and white card wrap covers [soft back] with monochrome stage photograph to the front cover, still photograph of the author to the rear cover. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 104 printed pages of text. 'File Copy' stamp in red to the title page and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. We currently hold in stock over 25 other titles from the Methuen Modern Plays Series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Merton Hodge, Paul Vulpius, Samson Raphaelson, Emlyn Williams [Contribute to:]

(Book #ID 57999)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London 1935. London 1935.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, scarlet title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 622 printed pages of text. Bookplate inside, minor rubs to the boards and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[Introduction by Henry Morley]

(Book #ID 55927)

Published by George Routledge and Sons, Broadway, Ludgate Hill, London 1889. London 1889.

Contemporary quarter burgundy calf, marble paper boards, worn gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 320 printed pages of text. 25 mm piece of calf missing to the top of the spine, corners rubbed and in good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Salzman, L. F. [Louis Francis Salzman CBE (26 March 1878 - 4 April 1971) was a British economic historian who specialised in the medieval period]. Stage Settings Designed by George Kruger Gray [George Kruger Gray (25 December 1880 - 2 May 1943) was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows].

(Book #ID 95572)

Published by W. Heffer & Sons Ltd., Cambridge First Edition 1922. 1922.

First edition in publisher's original green card wrap covers over stiff cream card covers [soft back], cream paper label to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 74 page play with four illustrations [one to each act], by George Kruger Gray. Small chips to the over lapping edges of the card covers and in Very Good condition. Loosely enclosed is a double sided letter from the author's private residence in Lewes, East Sussex, dated 3rd June 1946 'Dear Marion [at this point you look hastily at the signature to see who is being so damned familiar]. It has been suggested to me that you have useful contacts with the Film World and might be able to help me to persuade someone to pay me vast sums for the right to make another of 'the screen's most spectacular productions'. I don't know whether you ever saw, or knew that I had perpetrated a play - 'The Girdle of Venus'. Terence Gray tottered on the brink of producing it at the M. Festival, but unfortunately saved himself. It would make a really remarkably good film [much better than play]. So if you can pull the right strings and find someone to produce it, it should bring pleasure to millions of beholders (the more the merrier!) and, quite incidentally, profit to me and even a rake-off to you. Anyhow, here it is and other copies are available if required. I hope you are flourishing. It would be pleasant, for me at any rate, if we could meet sometime in Town. I go up most weeks for days, but shall emphatically not be up for V-Day celebrations, and go on holiday from 16th June to about 10th July. Yours sincerely, L. F. Salzman'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Goodsall, Robert H. [1892-1976]

(Book #ID 66217)

Published by the Author at Tankerton, Kent.

Publisher's original sand card wrap covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 88 printed pages of text with two monochrome photographs. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Robert Goodsall September 1975.' He gave himself the part of 'Hawk' when the play was first performed at Whitstable, Kent, January 12th, 1933. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cheshire, L. Scadeng

(Book #ID 83505)

Published by The Epworth Press, 25-35 City Road, London First Edition 1939. London 1939.

First edition in publisher's original grey card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 63 printed pages of text. Light rubs and creasing to the cover edges, a little foxing to the cover and closed page edges, ink name to the front cover top edge. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pernak, Adam

(Book #ID 47882)

Published by Samuel French Ltd., 52 Fitzroy Street, London 1993. London 1993.

Publisher's original glossy card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0573018154. Contains 72 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings, unused and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Findon, B. W. [Edited by]

(Book #ID 106684)

Published by The Stage Pictorial Publishing Co. Ltd., | Percy Lund , Humphries & Co. Ltd., London circa 1909.

Assumed first edition in publisher's original stapled colour illustrated paper covers. 4to. 12'' x 8¾''. Contains 40 pp printed on superior quality coated art paper with monochrome archive photographs throughout, period advertisements. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Shaw, George Bernard [1856-1950]

(Book #ID 44665)

Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London 1932. London 1932.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. First separately issued edition. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening to the edges, one tiny nick to the spine tip. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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.

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Sardou, Victorien [Victorien Sardou (5 September 1831 - 8 November 1908) was a French dramatist. He is best remembered today for his development, along with Eugène Scribe, of the well-made play].

(Book #ID 95576)

Published by Éditions Albin Michel, 22 Rue Huyghens, Paris First Thus Edition 1934. 1934.

First 'Théatre complet' edition in publisher's original cream card wrap covers [soft back], black and red title lettering to the front and rear covers and the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 555 printed pages of French text. In Very Good clean condition, some page tops not cut. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Anouilh, Jean [Translated by Translated by Pamela Hansford Johnson and Kitty Black]

(Book #ID 94790)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 11 New Fetter Lane, London First Thus Edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 94 printed pages of text. Dust soiling to the title page. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with short repaired tear to the top front gutter, not price clipped, 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fagan, J. B.

(Book #ID 87136)

Published by Samuel French Ltd., Strand, London 1929. 1929.

Publisher's original plain card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 73 printed pages of text. Age darkening to the spine, ink name to the front cover and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jones, Frank H.

(Book #ID 36558)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London First Edition 1930. London 1930.

Publisher's original stapled pink card covers, black lettering to the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 37 pp. Slight fading to the edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Conville, David and David Gooderson [From the Book by Pat Hutchins]

(Book #ID 47883)

Published by Samuel French Ltd., 52 Fitzroy Street, London 1993. London 1993.

Publisher's original glossy card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0573051003. Contains 58 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings, unused and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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O'Casey, Sean

(Book #ID 47884)

Published by Samuel French Ltd., 52 Fitzroy Street, London circa 1993. London circa 1993.

Publisher's original glossy card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0573012148. Contains 64 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings, unused and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Frayn, Michael

(Book #ID 47851)

Published by Samuel French Ltd., 52 Fitzroy Street, London 2000. London 2000.

Publisher's original glossy card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0573018081. Contains 131 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings, unused and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tydeman, William [Edited with an Introduction and Notes by]

(Book #ID 57561)

Published by Penguin Books, 27 Wrights Lane, London 1992. London 1992.

Brand new large format paperback. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 361 printed pages of text. Unmarked copy in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0140445315

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Osborne, John [1929-1994]

(Book #ID 68944)

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1966. London 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cerise cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains 62 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with very minor scuff mark to the front cover, not price clipped 10s 6d. 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. We currently hold in stock 6 other titles by this playwright. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Firth, Tim

(Book #ID 47848)

Published by Samuel French Ltd., 52 Fitzroy Street, London 1995. London 1995.

Publisher's original glossy card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0573017557. Contains 96 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings, small crease line to the top corner and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Guy Paxton and Edward V. Hoile

(Book #ID 37576)

Published circa 1948. circa 1948.

Green card covers, typed paper title label to the upper panel stating first ever copy. 8vo 10½'' x 8''. Single-sided typed black and red script with return address to Helen and Edward Hoile. Pencil corrections and notes to every page. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Law, Una

(Book #ID 37577)

Published circa 1948. circa 1948.

Green card covers, typed title label to the upper panel. 8vo 10½'' x 8''. Single-sided typed black and red script. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Law, Una

(Book #ID 37578)

Published circa 1948. circa 1948.

Beige card covers, paper title label to the upper panel. 8vo 10½'' x 8''. Single-sided typed black and red script. Some additional corrections and notes throughout. Ink splurge mark to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reynolds, J. B.

(Book #ID 37668)

Published by Samuel French Ltd., 26 Southampton Street, Strand, London circa 1970 edition not stated. London 1970.

Publisher's original colour card covers. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 26 pages ISBN 057305214X. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ibsen, Henrik [Edited by William Archer]

(Book #ID 65601)

Published by Walter Scott, 24 Warwick Lane, London 1890. 3 Volumes. London 1890.

Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title, author lettering and gilt star identifying volume number to the spines, gilt lettering to the front covers, top edges gilt. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains [xvi] 389 [vi]; [viii] 381 [vi]; [xvii] 379 [viii] printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece to each volume. Rubbing of the cloth to the spine ends and corners, hinges tight, without any foxing and a Very Good clean condition set. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wischhusen, Stephen [Edited and Introduced by]

(Book #ID 53742)

Published by Gordon Fraser Ltd., London First Edition 1975. London 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, black title lettering to the spine. Landscape 6'' x 8½''. ISBN 0900406631. Contains 173 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations to the front and some programme front covers. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little soiling to the pale green paper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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 0900406631

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Mortimer, John

(Book #ID 38537)

Published by Samuel French Ltd., Strand, London First Edition 1958. London 1958.

First edition in publisher's original light blue card covers, maroon and blue lettering to the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5'' 36 pp. Monochrome frontispiece. Small name to the title page and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Author's first play. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fry, Christopher [1907-2005]

(Book #ID 38587)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 1961. London 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 99 pp. Name to the free front end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small brown mark to the front cover, spine slightly sun darkened, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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.

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Fry, Christopher [1907-2005] Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Ronald Searle [1920-2012]

(Book #ID 38588)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 1954. London 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 103 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Name to the free front end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight darkening to the spine, shallow rubs to the tips and corners, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Newspaper obituary clipping loosely enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fry, Christopher [1907-2005] Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Ronald Searle [1920-2012]

(Book #ID 38589)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London Second Impression 1951 [First Edition 1951]. London 1951.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 51 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Name to the free front end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just very slight darkening to the spine, not price clipped 6s. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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.

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Playfair, Nigel [Introduction by F. J. Harvey Darton]

(Book #ID 38595)

Published by Chapman and Hall Ltd., 11 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1927. London 1927.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ivory paper covers, black lettering to grey cloth spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 136 pp. General light age foxing to the covers and end papers and in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reed, A. W.

(Book #ID 40011)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1926. London 1926.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' xvi, 246 [pages.]. Nine monochrome illustrations throughout. Fox spotting to the closed page edges, corners sharp and pointed. Very Good condition book, in very scarce Good condition dust wrapper with darkening of the paper to the spine, 10 mm chip to the spine head, minor rubs to the upper corners, priced 10/6 to the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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.

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Rattigan, Terence

(Book #ID 97849)

Published by Samuel French Ltd., 26 Southampton Street, Strand, London circa 1975. 1975.

Publisher's original blue and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 88 printed pages. Small tear to the top front cover and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0573014213

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Mortimer, John

(Book #ID 94809)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Paperback Edition 1966. 1966.

First paperback edition in publisher's original blue and white card wrap covers [soft back] with monochrome stage photograph to the front cover, still photograph of the author to the rear cover. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 107 printed pages of text. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. We currently hold in stock over 25 other titles from the Methuen Modern Plays Series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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