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GIELGUD, JOHN. · 1972 · Chilton Books
£10.50 (€12.59 | $13.87 | ¥2,215)
London: Heinemann, 1972. 1st ed. "In this book one of our greatest actors recalls with affectionate nostalgia the renowned theatre figures in the early decades of this century, many of whom he knew and acted with in later life". Pp. 10/123, portrait frontis, 24 b/w illustratio...
Henry Irving. The Greatest Victorian Actor. (Foreword by John Gielgud).
BINGHAM, MADELEINE. · 1978 · Chilton Books
£8.00 (€9.59 | $10.57 | ¥1,688)
New York: Stein & Day, 1978. 1st ed. Biography which tells of Irving's on-and-off stage story, his rags to riches life and his chaotic personal relationships. Pp. 312, portrait frontis, 15 b/w illustrations. Mauve and blue cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w has crease...
The Dramatic Event. An American Chronicle.
BENTLEY, ERIC. · 1954 · Chilton Books
£12.00 (€14.38 | $15.85 | ¥2,532)
USA: Horizon Press, 1954. 1st ed. ".. is the book of a writer of challenging originality, whose comments on society are as valuable as his insights into theatre ..". Pp. 278/5 Index, inscrip. to verso front board. Black cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w rubbed with edge tears. G...
Mark Twain. A collection of criticism .
SCHMITTER, DEAN MORGAN. · 1974 · Chilton Books
£6.00 (€7.19 | $7.93 | ¥1,266)
London: McGraw-Hill Paperbacks, 1974. 1st ed. " Contemporary Studies in Literature is a series designed for the student and the general reader interested in understanding the contributions of major literary figures." Pp. 154, pen marks on some pages. P/b, creasing to spine. G+.
Mark Twain. An Introduction and Interpretation.
BALDANZA, FRANK. · 1961 · Chilton Books
£4.50 (€5.39 | $5.95 | ¥949)
U.S.A: Barnes & Noble, 1961. 1st ed. "The aim of this book has been to provide a succinct and through survey of his life that takes into account all the biographical research that has been done since A.B. Paine's monumental authorized biography." Pp.150. P/b, spine scuffed. G+.
Shylock on the Stage.
LELYVELD, TOBY. · 1961 · Chilton Books
£12.00 (€14.38 | $15.85 | ¥2,532)
London:Routledge and Kegan Paul,1961. 1st ed. "This is a study of the many interpretations of Shylock by leading actors of the British and American theatre, from Shakespeare's time to the present(1961)." Pp.12/149,b/w frontis. + 6 further plates,figure notations to rear endpap...
The Same Only Different. Five Generations of a Great Theatre Family.
WEBSTER, MARGARET. · 1969 · Chilton Books
£12.00 (€14.38 | $15.85 | ¥2,532)
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1969. 1st ed. Biography of the Webster family. Pp. 11/391/Family Tree/14 Index, 24 b/w illustns. Black cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w has slight chipping to edges. VG/G+.
The Pomping Folk in the Nineteenth Century Theatre.
TREWIN, J.C. (EDITOR). · 1968 · Chilton Books
£12.00 (€14.38 | $15.85 | ¥2,532)
London: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, 1968. 1st ed. "The pomping folk were, simply and inclusively, actors, any actors at all, from the strolling players of the booths to the leaders of the stage". Pp. 17/230. Green cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w slightly rubbed. G+/G+.
The Terrific Kemble. A Victorian Self-Portrait from the writings of Fanny Kemble.
RANSOME, ELEANOR. (EDITOR). · 1978 · Chilton Books
£10.00 (€11.99 | $13.21 | ¥2,110)
London: Hamish Hamilton, 1978. 1st ed. "Here, by presenting selections from Fanny Kemble's own writings, linked by explanatory and biographical notes, Eleanor Ransome distils the essence of an exceptional and highly individual personality". Pp. 15/272, 10 b/w illustrations. Re...
Verdict at Midnight. Sixty Years of Dramatic Criticism.
HOBSON, HAROLD. · 1952 · Chilton Books
£10.00 (€11.99 | $13.21 | ¥2,110)
London: Longmans, Green & Co, 1952. 1st ed. ".. Mr. Hobson has covered not only the history of modern dramatic criticism, but has examined its trustworthiness with results that are - though sometimes amusing - of lasting interest and value to lovers of the theatre". Pp. 199. D...
A Victorian Playgoer. (With Forewords by John Gielgud, Val Gielgud, Eleanor Gielgud). Edited by Muriel St. Clare Byrne.
GIELGUD, KATE TERRY. · 1980 · Chilton Books
£10.00 (€11.99 | $13.21 | ¥2,110)
London: Heinemann, 1980. 1st ed. "This book will give pleasure to every theatre-goer, and the student of drama will find in it a unique view of the Victorian theatre". Pp. 16/126, 13 b/w illustrations. Dark blue cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w price-clipped. VG/VG.
Bars of America.
FERGUSON, NEIL. · 1986 · Chilton Books
£8.00 (€9.59 | $10.57 | ¥1,688)
London: Hamish Hamilton, 1986. 1st ed. Fiction. "A cityscape of gas stations and banks, interstate freeways, rundown motels, fast-food eats, diners and downtown bars. The USA in the Eighties". Pp. 152, inscrip. to fep, slight toning to pages. Black cloth, gilt title to spine, ...
At the Sign of the Swan. An Introduction to Shakespeare's Contemporaries. (Foreword by Trevor Nunn).
COOK, JUDITH. · 1986 · Chilton Books
£10.00 (€11.99 | $13.21 | ¥2,110)
London: Harrap Ltd, 1986. 1st ed. "This is a popular introduction to the playwrights and their work, in which Judith Cook has succeeded brilliantly in passing on her enthusiasm for these plays and in arousing interest in the lives of those who wrote them". Pp. 207, 46 b/w illu...
Arthur Miller and Company.
BIGSBY, CHRISTOPHER. (EDITOR). · 1990 · Chilton Books
£10.00 (€11.99 | $13.21 | ¥2,110)
London: Methuen Drama, 1990. 1st ed. "Arthur Miller talks about his work in the company of actors, designers, directors and writers". 24.1cms. x 16cms. Pp. 15/240, 15 b/w illustrations, slight toning to pages. Blue cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w. G+/VG.
Curtain Calls.
MILES, BERNARD AND TREWIN, J.C. · 1981 · Chilton Books
£14.00 (€16.78 | $18.50 | ¥2,954)
Guildford:Lutterworth,1981. 0718824768. 1st ed. Book about the world of the theatre. "Linked by Bernard Miles's reminiscences of his own experiences as actor, manager, director and author, and by John Trewin's scholarship..Curtain Calls is alive with laughter, affection and su...
Country Verse.
CARR, SAMUEL. (EDITOR). · 1979 · Chilton Books
£6.00 (€7.19 | $7.93 | ¥1,266)
London: Chancellor Press, 1979. 1st Chancellor Press ed. An anthology which spans the 16th century to the present day, illustrated. Pp. 190, 8 colour & 50 b/w illustns. by well-known artists. Illustd. endpapers. Illustd. cream cloth,illustd. d/w. VG/G+.
Matthew Arnold. A selection of his Poems.
ALLOTT, KENNETH. · 1954 · Chilton Books
£3.50 (€4.20 | $4.62 | ¥738)
Harmondsworth: Penguin. 1954. 1st ed." Matthew Arnold is probably the 'most satisfactory' Victorian man-of-letter...Contains all the poet's best work in poetry (to-gether with his famous critical preface of 1853)." Pp 273. P/b. Small tear to top and bottom of spine and slightl...
Dr. Kildare. The Faces of Love.
JOHNSTON, WILLIAM. · 1965 · Chilton Books
£3.00 (€3.60 | $3.96 | ¥633)
London Fontana Books, 1965. 1st ed (Fontana). "A novel based on the top TV series of Dr. Kildare's daily experiences at Blair General Hospital. Pp.126, owner's note to fep. P/b with illustrated cover. G+.
Dryden.
SAINTSBURY, GEORGE. · 1881 · Chilton Books
£9.00 (€10.79 | $11.89 | ¥1,899)
London: Macmillan,1881. English Men of Letters series (edited by John Morley). 1st ed. A study of Dryden's life and works. Pp.8/192/4(ads), minor spotting to verso endpapers and half-title. Red cloth, slightly rubbed. VG.
Tolstoy. (Routledge Author Guides).
SIMMONS, ERNEST J. · 1973 · Chilton Books
£5.00 (€5.99 | $6.61 | ¥1,055)
London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1973. 1st.ed. "After an Introduction to the Russian historical, social and cultural background of Tolstoy's lifetime follow chapters relating to the major events of his developing personality and varied activities as a writer, thinker and reform...