Philadelphia: Taylor & Smith, 1928. [4] p.; 24 cm. Contains lyrics to 22 popular songs. No date of publication; many of the songs were copyrighted in 1928. Presumably handed out at events where people wanted to sing along with a piano or orchestra. In Very Good- Condition: creased; minor loss..... More
Hamburg und Leipzig: D. Rahter, 1891. Paperback. 68 p.; 18 cm. Brown wrappers printed in black. This is the libretto only of the opera known in English as The Queen of Spades. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky used a libretto written by his brother Modest Tchaikovsky, based on a short story by..... More
San Diego: A. S. Barnes & Co., 1981. Paperback. xiv, 322 p.: illustrations (over 140 black-and-white cast photographs); 28 cm. Paperback. Provides information for the 10-year period about (1) network and syndicated series; (2) televised pilots; and (3) variety specials. Includes indices for actors and directors. The pilots that were..... More
London: H. Berthoud, 1825. Hardcover. [72] p., frontispiece and 19 leaves of plates; 36 cm. Contemporary black leather spine with plain grey paper over boards. The publisher intended the plate of Mrs. Siddons to be bound as the frontispiece, but here the plate of Mr. Kean was bound as the..... More
Swarthmore, PA: The Players Club of Swarthmore, 1940. Pamphlet. 11, [1] p.: illustrations; 23 cm. Stapled. Includes advertisements for local businesses. Formed in 1911, the Players Club of Swarthmore is still active. In Near Fine Condition: cover very lightly soiled; otherwise, clean and tight. More
Omaha: Buttonmaker Press, 1986. DePol, John. Hardcover. [48] p.: wood engravings by John DePol; 25 cm. Red cloth with printed paper spine and cover label. Original glassine dust jacket. This is number 126 of a limited edition of 150 copies, signed by the artist. In Fine Condition: a crisp, clean..... More
Fresno, CA: T N T Publishing Co., 1924. Paperback. 96 p.: illustrations; 18 cm. Paperback with illustrated cover. "Tim's Film Review" and "Hollywood Follies" -- front cover. Produced by three men who served during World War One: H. A. Van Dusen, A. E. F.; Vern F. Cox, Hawaiian Service; and..... More
Fresno, CA: T N T Publishing Co., 1924. Paperback. 96 p.: illustrations; 18 cm. Paperback with illustrated cover. "Tim's Film Review" and "Hollywood Follies" -- front cover. Produced by three men who served during World War One: H. A. Van Dusen, A. E. F.; Vern F. Cox, Hawaiian Service; and..... More
Fresno, CA: T N T Publishing Co., 1924. Paperback. 96 p.: illustrations; 18 cm. Paperback with cover photograph of unidentified female nude. "Tim's Film Review" and "Hollywood Follies" -- front cover. Contains contemporary humor with a focus on flappers and Hollywood. Produced by three men who served during World War..... More
Edinburgh: J. Robertson, 1774. 77, [1] p.; 17 cm. Signatures: a4(-a4) B-G6. 12mo. Disbound. First published in 1697 as "The Provoked Wife." The ending in this edition consists of an Epilogue spoken by Lady Brute and Belinda. The author was both a playwright and an architect, designing Blenheim Palace among..... More
Minneapolis, Minn. Control Data Publishing, 1981. Paperback. 160 p.: illustrations; 28 cm. Paperback with illustrated cover. Includes index. In Very Good Condition: cover is lightly rubbed; clean and tight. More
Berlin: Ullstein & Co., 1913. Paperback. 16 p.: music, illustrations; 30 cm. Disbound from a larger volume. The music is a piano realization, with some lyrics. Inside back wrapper has photographs of Enrico Caruso, Emmy Destinn, and Marie Goetze in productions of Aida. In Good Condition: front wrapper scraped along..... More
![Item #003219 The Reckoning: A Comedy Drama in One Act [insurance ad]. Joseph O. Vogel](/pictures/thumb/003219.JPG?v=1472082279)
Pittsburgh, Pa. Jos. O. Vogel, 1927. Paperback. Printed by Larkin Printing Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. 8 p.; 17 cm. Brown wrappers printed in black. A short three-character play in which John Doe learns too late that he should have taken out more life insurance for his family. An advertisement for the..... More
Paris: Librairie des Bibliophiles (E. Flammarion, Successeur), 1891. Hardcover. [4], xlvi, [2], 316, [4] p.; 18 cm. Half dark green polished morocco with gilt-tooled titles in second and third compartments: Oeuvres de Voltaire -- Theatre. Gilt-tooled decoration in remaining compartments. Marbled paper over boards. Top page edges gilt. Marbled endpapers..... More
Dublin: William Jones, 1791. Printed by Graisberry and Campbell. vi, [2], xiii-xviii, [3], 22-94 p.; 17 cm. Disbound. This was "an elegant liberal Translation from the Zaire of Voltaire, with some trivial Alterations of Names and Sentiments." English Short Title Catalog, T53357. In Good Condition: disbound; title page partially detached;..... More
Seattle: University of Washington Book Store, 1927. Paperback. [2], 26, [2] p.: title vignette (publisher's emblem?), frontispiece portrait of Lillian Gish; 19 cm. Light blue wrappers printed in black within decorative border with same vignette. Decorative initial letter in blue and black. Biographical Note about Lillian Gish follows the text..... More
Berlin: Ullstein, 1906. Paperback. 16 p.: music, illustrations; 30 cm. Black-and-white photograph on front wrapper of Lohengrin and a swan. Disbound from a larger volume. The music is a piano realization, with some lyrics; accompanied by a few illustrations. In Good- Condition: front wrapper scraped along spine; back wrapper detached..... More
![Item #004100 Musik für Alle: Tannhäuser I [and] Tannhäuser II [Jahrgang VI, No. 1, No. 2]...](/pictures/thumb/004100.JPG?v=1472082333)
Berlin: Ullstein & Co., 1910. Paperback. 2 issues with continuous pagination: 32 p.: music, illustrations; 30 cm. Disbound from a larger volume. The music is a piano realization, with lyrics; accompanied by a illustrations. "Alfred Gessler" in pencil at upper edge of first page of each issue. In Good Condition..... More
New York: Harcourt Brace College Publishers, 1998. Paperback. vi, [2], 303 p.: illustrations; 21 cm. Paperback with illustrated cover. Part of the series Harbrace Books on America. In Near Fine Condition: date of publication written on title page; otherwise, clean and tight. More
London: The Unicorn Press, 1947. Hardcover. 62, [2] p.; 19 cm. Green cloth with gilt spine title and front cover decoration. No dust jacket. In Very Good- Condition: slightly cocked; cover is lightly soiled; cloth is slightly bubbled over lower front cover; pages are clean and tight... More
![Item #007122 Our Town: A Play in Three Acts by Thornton Wilder [Acting Edition]. Thornton Wilder](/pictures/thumb/007122.JPG?v=1564773471)
New York: Coward-McCann in Cooperation with Samuel French, 2000. Paperback. Copyright 1965. Acting Edition. vii, [1], 102 p.: plans; 18 cm. Paperback with light brown cover printed in black. No date of publication. The advertisement for the Samuel French Theater Bookshop on the back cover includes one on Ventura Blvd...... More
![Item #002009 Soho Clarion: Festival Issue [Soho Festival 1976 Programme]. Gordon Williams, Dickon...](/pictures/thumb/002009.jpg?v=1472082221)
London: Soho Society, 1976. Paperback. [12] p.: illustrations; 30 cm. Light green wrapper printed in dark green with Soho Festival information. Never attached to the 12 pages of the Clarion, which are stapled. The Clarion contains information about activities of the Soho Society, including fundraising for the restoration of the..... More
![Item #009267 The East Siders: A Comedy Drama of New York Life in Three Acts [script]. Anthony E....](/pictures/thumb/009267.JPG?v=1659728863)
New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, 1909. Paperback. 52, [4] p.; 18 cm. Pale yellow wrapper printed in black. Wrapper title: Emil Schultz, Tailor or The East Siders: Comedy Drama. Publisher's advertisements inside front wrapper, on 4 pages following text, and on both sides of back wrapper. Anthony E. Wills (1879-1912)..... More
Boston: Walter H. Baker & Co., 1905. Paperback. 50, [2] p.; 19 cm. Brown wrapper printed in black. "Baker's Edition of Plays" -- on front wrapper. Publisher's advertisements for a variety of plays on final 2 pages; for plays by A. W. Pinero inside front and back wrappers; and for..... More
Boston: Walter H. Baker & Co., 1907. Paperback. 62, [2] p.; 19 cm. Brown wrapper printed in black. "Baker's Edition of Plays" -- on front wrapper. Publisher's advertisements for a variety of plays on final 2 pages; for plays by A. W. Pinero inside front and back wrappers; and for..... More