The Living Theatre by Julian Beck & Judith Malina - 1951: Stein - Picasso - Eliot

London: Edward Bull, 1831. First Edition. Octavo. In two volumes, extra-illustrated with 36 extra-plates and portrait of which one is in color and one is folding of with protective oversheets (paper not tissue) Handsomely bound in 3/4 brown morocco over marbled paper covered boards, raised bands with compartments lettered and decorated in gilt. all edges gilt. A fine fresh set with frontispiece to volume I nearly detached. Dorothy Jordan (1761-1816), Actress; mistress of William IV Dorothy Jordan (Mrs. Jordan) (Dorothea Phillips) made her theatrical debut in England and was quickly hailed as London's leading comic actress. In 1790 she became mistress to the Duke of Clarence, afterwards King William IV. Despite the high-society scandal of their relationship, the actress and the Duke lived together for twenty contented years in which she bore him ten illegitimate children. She continued to act, often supporting the profligate Duke from her impressive income. Their life together ended cruelly in 1811… Read More

Ditchling Common, Hassocks, Sussex, England : Saint Dominic's Press, 1932. SCARCE in collectible condition, #49 of 200 copies printed at Saint Dominic's Press. Quarter blue leather over blue cloth boards, gilt lettering at spine, illustrations by Dunstan Pruden. Hilary D. C. Pepler was the founder of Saint Dominic's Press and an associate of Eric Gill and G. K. Chesterton. Very Good Plus, the boards a bit rubbed, text clean and bright. . Limited and Numbered Edition. Quarter Leather. Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. Tall 8vo. Limited Edition.

1910 Shakespeare Merry Wives of Windsor Illustrated Hugh Thomson ART Falstaff

'The Merry Wives of Windsor' was a 1602 comedy by the legendary playwright William Shakespeare. This play is the continuation of the story of the legendary fat knight Sir John Falstaff who first appeared in both parts of 'Henry IV' and 'Henry V'. This particular 1910 edition of 'Merry Wives' was illustrated by Hugh Thomson.

Item number: #17248
Price: $550
SHAKESPEARE, William
The merry wives of Windsor
London : William Heinemann, 1910.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages
o viii, 170, [2]
o 40 leaves of color plates
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; secure
o
Decorative cloth
· Size: ~10.25in X 8in (26cm x 20.5cm)
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Lorraine Hansberry's tour de force was the first Broadway play produced to be written by a Black woman. A Raisin in the Sun explores the dynamics of a Black family in America as they confront prejudice and the profound barriers due to racism in all aspects of their daily lives. Before its debut, Hansberry worked as a Black civil rights activist and journalist for Black papers, and is now known to have been a closeted lesbian, leading to intense isolation even after she was catapulted into fame.
The play debuted at The Ethel Barrymore Theatre in 1958 and the book was published the following year, it includes photographs of the original production, and therefore documents a crucial moment in the history of performance arts.
Hardcover, 142 pp. Quarter cream cloth and textured marbled brown card, with paper label photograph of actor Glynn Turman as Travis in centre. Some wear on top and bottom edges of cloth in the spine, overall in very good condition. Dust jacket is in good condition, with chips at… Read More

1777 1ed Works George Colman Theater Plays Polly Honeycomb Silent Woman 4v SET
George Colman was an 18th-century English playwright. While Colman was not the most famous dramatist of the 1700s, his plays are still considered to be valuable works in English theater. This four-volume 1777 set of the works of Colman includes his most important works including 'The Jealous Wife', 'The Clandestine Marriage', and 'Polly Honeycomb'.
Item number: #19222
Price: $750
COLMAN, George
The dramatick works of George Colman
London : Printed for T. Becket, Adelphi, 1777. 1st edition

Details:

·
Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes
o
Vol. 1 – [4], 292, [10]
The Jealous Wife
The Clandestine Marriage
o
Vol. 2 – [4], 294
The English Merchant
The Man of Business
Man and Wife; or, The Shakespeare Jubilee
o
Vol. 3 – [4], 324
Philaster
King Lear
Epicoene, the Silent Woman
o
Vol. 4 – [4], 348
Polly Honeycomb
Musical Lady
Deuce is in Him
Oxonian in Town
Fairy Prince… Read More

London: Edward Bull, 1831. First Edition. Octavo. In two volumes, extra-illustrated with 36 extra-plates and portrait of which one is in color and one is folding of with protective oversheets (paper not tissue) Handsomely bound in 3/4 brown morocco over marbled paper covered boards, raised bands with compartments lettered and decorated in gilt. all edges gilt. A fine fresh set with frontispiece to volume I nearly detached. Dorothy Jordan (1761-1816), Actress; mistress of William IV Dorothy Jordan (Mrs. Jordan) (Dorothea Phillips) made her theatrical debut in England and was quickly hailed as London's leading comic actress. In 1790 she became mistress to the Duke of Clarence, afterwards King William IV. Despite the high-society scandal of their relationship, the actress and the Duke lived together for twenty contented years in which she bore him ten illegitimate children. She continued to act, often supporting the profligate Duke from her impressive income. Their life together ended cruelly in 1811… Read More

Ditchling Common, Hassocks, Sussex, England : Saint Dominic's Press, 1932. SCARCE in collectible condition, #49 of 200 copies printed at Saint Dominic's Press. Quarter blue leather over blue cloth boards, gilt lettering at spine, illustrations by Dunstan Pruden. Hilary D. C. Pepler was the founder of Saint Dominic's Press and an associate of Eric Gill and G. K. Chesterton. Very Good Plus, the boards a bit rubbed, text clean and bright. . Limited and Numbered Edition. Quarter Leather. Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. Tall 8vo. Limited Edition.

1910 Shakespeare Merry Wives of Windsor Illustrated Hugh Thomson ART Falstaff

'The Merry Wives of Windsor' was a 1602 comedy by the legendary playwright William Shakespeare. This play is the continuation of the story of the legendary fat knight Sir John Falstaff who first appeared in both parts of 'Henry IV' and 'Henry V'. This particular 1910 edition of 'Merry Wives' was illustrated by Hugh Thomson.

Item number: #17248
Price: $550
SHAKESPEARE, William
The merry wives of Windsor
London : William Heinemann, 1910.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages
o viii, 170, [2]
o 40 leaves of color plates
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; secure
o
Decorative cloth
· Size: ~10.25in X 8in (26cm x 20.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!

17248Photos available upon request.

Lorraine Hansberry's tour de force was the first Broadway play produced to be written by a Black woman. A Raisin in the Sun explores the dynamics of a Black family in America as they confront prejudice and the profound barriers due to racism in all aspects of their daily lives. Before its debut, Hansberry worked as a Black civil rights activist and journalist for Black papers, and is now known to have been a closeted lesbian, leading to intense isolation even after she was catapulted into fame.
The play debuted at The Ethel Barrymore Theatre in 1958 and the book was published the following year, it includes photographs of the original production, and therefore documents a crucial moment in the history of performance arts.
Hardcover, 142 pp. Quarter cream cloth and textured marbled brown card, with paper label photograph of actor Glynn Turman as Travis in centre. Some wear on top and bottom edges of cloth in the spine, overall in very good condition. Dust jacket is in good condition, with chips at… Read More

1777 1ed Works George Colman Theater Plays Polly Honeycomb Silent Woman 4v SET
George Colman was an 18th-century English playwright. While Colman was not the most famous dramatist of the 1700s, his plays are still considered to be valuable works in English theater. This four-volume 1777 set of the works of Colman includes his most important works including 'The Jealous Wife', 'The Clandestine Marriage', and 'Polly Honeycomb'.
Item number: #19222
Price: $750
COLMAN, George
The dramatick works of George Colman
London : Printed for T. Becket, Adelphi, 1777. 1st edition

Details:

·
Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes
o
Vol. 1 – [4], 292, [10]
The Jealous Wife
The Clandestine Marriage
o
Vol. 2 – [4], 294
The English Merchant
The Man of Business
Man and Wife; or, The Shakespeare Jubilee
o
Vol. 3 – [4], 324
Philaster
King Lear
Epicoene, the Silent Woman
o
Vol. 4 – [4], 348
Polly Honeycomb
Musical Lady
Deuce is in Him
Oxonian in Town
Fairy Prince… Read More