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See More... Bate, Henry THE RIVAL CANDIDATES: A COMIC OPERA IN TWO ACTS; AS IT IS NOW PERFORMING AT THE THEATRE ROYAL IN DRURY-LANE.
London Sold by T. Becket... and by W. Griffin 1775 small 8vo. disbound from larger collection of pamphlets. (vi), 37, (3) pages.
Another printing occured in Dublin the same year. Bate added the name Dudley later in life and founded and first edited The Morning Herald in 1781. Bate dedicated this work to Mrs. Garrick in a two page introduction and thanks Mr. Garrick for managing the production. The last leaf is detached and is torn along inner margin.
Price: $ 45.00 other currencies Order nr. 93646

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See More... Bickerstaff, Isaac THE MAID ON THE MILL. A COMIC OPERA. AS IT IS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRE ROYAL IN COVENT GARDEN. BY THE AUTHOR OF LOVE IN A VILLAGE.
A New Edition. London Printed for J. Newbery; R. Baldwin; T. Caslon; W. Griffin; W. Nicoll; T. Lownds; & Becket & De Hondt 1767 small 8vo. disbound from larger collection of pamphlets. Frontispiece; (ii), v+(i), 6-80 pages.
A new edition (ESTCT38858) by Bickerstaff (1735-1812). The first edition of this work appeared in 1765. See Roscoe A37 (6) for Newbery reference and also for an illustration of the title page. With an engraved frontispiece and an additional engraving on the title page. This "comic opera" is based on Samuel Richardson's Pamela. Foxing to title page.
Price: $ 150.00 other currencies Order nr. 93644

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See More... Colman, George COMUS: A MASQUE. ALTERED FROM MILTON. AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRE-ROYAL IN COVENT-GARDEN. THE MUSICK COMPOSED BY DR. ARNE.
London Printed for T. Lowndes; T. Caslon; and W. Nicoll 1774 small 8vo. disbound from larger collection of pamphlets. (viii), 30 pages.
Reprint of the 1772 first edition (ESTCT31075). Colman (1732-1794) was an essayist and dramatist who wrote his first play in 1760. He managed Covent Garden theatre for seven years. Foxed.
Price: $ 250.00 other currencies Order nr. 93648

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See More... Colman, George THE PORTRAIT; A BURLETTA. AS IT IS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, IN COVENT-GARDEN. THE MUSIC BY MR. ARNOLD.
London Printed for T. Becket and Co. 1770 small 8vo. disbound from larger collection of pamphlets. (iv), 32 pages.
First edition. Colman (1732-1794) was an essayist and dramatist who wrote his first play in 1760. He managed Covent Garden theatre for seven years. Samuel Arnold (1740-1802) starting writing music for theatre in 1764 and worked with Colman at the Little Theatre in Haymarket. Foxed.
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See More... (Drama) Stratman, Carl J. AMERICAN THEATRICAL PUBLICATIONS, 1798-1967, A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL GUIDE.
Durham, NC Duke University Press 1970 8vo. cloth, dust jacket xxii, (ii), 133+(1) pages
This bibliography is the first attempt to compile information on American theatrical periodicals published from the time of the first such magazine, in 1798, to 1967. Altogether, this book lists 685 periodicals published in 122 cities and 31 states, with locations noted in 137 libraries.
Price: $ 8.00 other currencies Order nr. 74747

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See More... Garrick, David NEW DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT CALLED A CHRISTMAS TALE. IN FIVE PARTS AS IT IS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRE-ROYAL IN DRURY-LANE.
Embellished with an Etching, by Mr. Loutherbourg. London Printed for T. Becket 1774 small 8vo. disbound from larger collection of pamphlets. Engraved frontispiece; (viii), 76 pages.
First edition (ESTCT039827). Nicholl and CBEL ascribe this anonymous work to David Garrick. Garrick (1717-1779) was a major influence on 18th century English theatre. This particular play went through numerous editions. Loutherbourg designed scenery for Garrick at his Drury Lane Theatre including the scenery for this play. The DNB called him "without a rival" in this field. Minor foxing.
Price: $ 375.00 other currencies Order nr. 93649

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See More... (Ireland, William Henry) Hyde, Mary Crapo SHAKESPEARE, JR.
Philadelphia (privately printed) 1946 8vo. stiff paper wrappers pp. 85-96.
Reprinted from To Doctor R. Mary Hyde writes about the Shakespeare forger, William Henry Ireland and bases her talk on manuscript material in the possession of Rosenbach.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 77156

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See More... Rowe, N(icholas) THE FAIR PENITENT. A TRAGEDY AS IT IS ACTED AT THE NEW THEATRE IN LITTLE LINCOLN'S-INN-FIELD.
London Jacob Tonson 1703 small 4to. disbound from larger collection of pamphlets. (xvi), 61, (3) pages.
First edition, the variant with the half-title and the final advertising leaf. Rowe (1674-1718) wrote many plays for the stage and was made Poet Laurate of England for his poetic efforts. This copy has an ink inscription on the half title, numerous places in the text and on the last leaf by Allyn Smith. Corner of half title missing and a spot on the half title. The last leaf (advertising for Tonson titles) has a small hole in it. Foxed and age darkened throughout.
Price: $ 150.00 other currencies Order nr. 93651

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See More... Seilhamer, George O. HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN THEATRE
Three Volumes; Before the Revolution, During the Revolution and After, and New Foundations Philadelphia Globe Printing House 1888 4to. original cloth (x),376; x,381+(1); x,427+(1) pages
First edition. A three-volume history of American theatre from 1749 through 1792, concentrating on the changes brought about by the American Revolution. Wear along edges. Well preserved set.
Price: $ 300.00 other currencies Order nr. 97904

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See More... Stewart, Basil SUBJECTS PORTRAYED IN JAPANESE COLOUR-PRINTS, A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO ALL THE SUBJECTS ILLUSTRATED INCLUDING AN EXHAUSTIVE ACCOUNT OF THE CHUSHINGURA AND OTHER FAMOUS PLAYS , TOGETHER WITH A CAUSERIE ON THE JAPANESE THEATRE
London Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. Ltd. 1922 folio quarter cloth with paper-covered boards, leather spine label, fore and bottom edges uncut xvi, 380 pages
First Edition. One of the earliest attempts in which the author has made classifications of Japanese prints based on schools and subject matter. This volume is a revision of an earlier work, which the author published in 1920. With an extensive discussion of prints by various artists on the drama of the "Chushingura". Contains over 270 reproductions of prints from the author's collection and elsewhere (22 in color). Wear at extremities with partial splitting to hinges. Part of spine detached.
Price: $ 65.00 other currencies Order nr. 75653

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