Salome ; A Tragedy in One Act Translated from the French of Oscar Wilde with Sixteen Drawings By Aubrey Beardsley by Wilde, Oscar - 1912

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

1691 Shadwell Royal Shepherdess Fountain Rewards of Virtue English Theater

"The haste of a fool is the slowest thing in the world". ­­
– Thomas Shadwell

Thomas Shadwell was a famous 17th-century English poet who wrote a number of plays and poems, many of which have been set to a number of songs. One of Shadwell's earliest plays was 'The Royal Shepherdess' which was an adaption of John Fountain's 'Rewards of Virtue'. According to Lowndes, Shadwell altered the play and simply published under a new title in 1669.

Item number: #6923
Price: $599
SHADWELL, Thomas
The royal shepherdess: a tragi-comedy, as it is acted by Their Majesties servants
London: Printed for Henry Herringman: and are to be sold by Francis Saunders ... and James Knapton, 1691.
Details:
·
Collation: Complete with all pages
o
[6], 62
·
References: Wing S 2869; ESTC R 7758; Lowndes 739
·
Language: English
·
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
·
Size: ~9in X 6.5in (23cm x 16.5cm)
Our Guarantee:… Read More

1697 Sophonisba Nathaniel Lee Restoration English Theatre Hannibal Carthage ROME
'Sophonisba' is a 17th-century play by English playwright Nathaniel Lee. Also known as 'Hannibal's Overthrow' Sophonisba tells the story of the Second Punic War and the defeat of Hannibal and the Carthaginians. 'Sophonisba' is one of many plays by Lee centered around the history of Rome – [Sophonisba was a noblewoman who committed suicide rather than be taken prisoner by the Romans].

This 1697 edition was published in London by Thomas Chapman.

Item number: #7446
Price: $599
LEE, Nathaniel
Sophonisba, or, Hannibal's overthrow: a tragedy acted at the Theatre-Royal by Their Majesties servants
London: Printed for Tho. Chapman..., 1697.

Details:
·
Collation: Complete with all pages
o [4], 60
·
Provenance: Gilt Emboss
o JLG
·
Language: English
·
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
·
Size: ~8.75in X 6.5in (22.5cm x 16.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.… Read More

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

In 4. Dim. 28,5x22 cm. Pp. LVI+376. Rara prima edizione del 1752 di questa importante opera del sacerdote Daniele Concina (1686-1756). Concina era noto principalmente per il suo inflessibile rigore e per le sue orazioni energiche e spesso violente. Il suo intento era quello di un ritorno alla Chiesa delle origini. Questa opera formata da tre dissertazioni è una critica aperta alle rappresentazioni teatrali a causa della loro presunta influenza corruttrice dei costumi. Al verso dell'occhietto il testo di una lettera circolare di Papa Benedetto XIV datata 1 Gennaio 1748 agli arcivescovi e vescovi in latino ed in volgare nella quale egli attesta la tolleranza anche se di mala voglia per il divertimento carnevalesco. Tra gli argomenti trattati: storia degli spettacoli, la dottrina luterana, il pensiero di Paolo Segneri in merito, Pignatellli, Bellarmino, le donne in scena, la voluttà del teatro, la musica teatrale ecc... In buone condizioni. Copertina in cartonato coevo con titolo… Read More

1695 Gherardi Italian Theater & Operas French Plays Commedia dell'Arte Burlesque

Evaristo Gherardi was a 17th-century Italian actor who is best known for his acting and playwright career in France in the 1670s. He edited and collected several scenes from various plays from Italian theater which were performed in French – most of which are from the Commedia dell'Arte. Note the engraving of a burlesque harlequin as the frontispiece of his 1695 edition.

Item number: #10061
Price: $599
GHERARDI, Evaristo
Le theatre italien, ou recueil de toutes les scenes francoises, qui ont été jouées sur le theatre italien de l'hôtel de Bourgogne
Génève: J. Dentand, 1695.

Details:
·
Collation: Complete with all pages;
o [10], 544, 96
·
Language: French
·
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
·
Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10cm)
·
Rare and desirable
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days… Read More

1698 1ed Harlequin Plays of Regnard & Fatouville Hotel Bourgogne French Theatre
'Le Theatre Italien' is a late 17th-century collection of French plays; however, unlike other collections from this era, this work includes plays and scenes that are not found in any other compilation. Jacques Xuaur collected scenes from French plays that were performed at the Hotel de Bourgogne Theatre in Paris. The following works are featured in this book:
·
Nolant de Fatouville 'Harlequin' plays
o
'Lingere du Palais'
o
'Mercure Galant'
o
'Protee'
o
'Empereur dans la Lune'
o
'Jason'
o
'Colombine Avocat'
o
'La Fille Savante'
o
'Le Banqueroutier'
·
Jean Francois Regnard plays
o
'Delosme de Montchenay'
o
'Le Divorce'
o
'Trifle of the Vulcan'
o
'Harlequin Sophi of Persia'
·
And others
Item number: #11272
Price: $599
various
Le Théâtre italien, ou Recueil de toutes les scènes françoises qui ont été jouées sur le Théâtre italien de l'Hôtel de Bourgogne.
A la… Read More

1854 Shakespeare Macbeth Taming of Shrew Hamlet Romeo & Juliet 6v SET

"What light through yonder window breaks."
– Shakespeare

This beautiful collection of the works of William Shakespeare is a fantastic gathering of some of the most famous and important plays and poetry by the most prolific English playwright. This beautiful, six-volume set was published in New York, revised by Isaac Reed who used the famed editions of Samuel Johnson and George Steevens. Like many collected works, this set features the famed plays such as 'Tempest', 'Taming of the Shrew', 'Hamlet', and 'Macbeth'.
Item number: #15670
Price: $795
SHAKESPEARE, William
The dramatic works of William Shakspeare : with the corrections and illustrations of Dr. Johnson, G. Steevens, and others
New York : Harper & Bros., Publishers, 1854.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages – 6 volumes
o
Vol. I – 524
o
Vol. II – 544
o
Vol. III – 518
o
Vol. IV – 538
o
Vol. V – 518
o
Vol. VI – 617, [1]
·… Read More

1663 TERENCE Comedies Greek Roman Plays Theatre Terentii Comoediae Edinburgh

"I am human, and I think nothing of which is human is alien to me."
– Terence, The Self-Tormentor

Terence was a 2nd-century BC Roman playwright who is most remembered for his comedies. His six plays, which all survive, were composed after he was freed from slavery. His plays were composed in simple Latin and were popular during the Middle Ages, despite having prevalent themes of paganism throughout.

This 1663 edition contains the main six comedies of Terence.
·
Andria (The Girl from Andros)
·
Hecyra (The Mother-in-Law)
·
Heauton Timorumenos (The Self-Tormentor)
·
Phormio (Phormio, the Parasite)
·
Eunuchus (The Eunuch)
·
Adelphoe (The Brothers)
Item number: #19668
Price: $550
TERENCE
Pub. Terentii Afri Comœdiæ sex: multò quàm anteà castigatiores.

Edinburgi : ex officina Societatis Stationariorum, anno 1663.

Details:
·
Collation: Complete with all… Read More