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Literary and theatrical manuscripts of Cyril Maude
Maude, Cyril (1862-1951)
c.1882-1942
Comprises: Box 1: 27 vols of musical scores for performing 'She stoops to conquer'; 4 vols of stage instructions for performing 'Grumpy', 1 for each Act; 2 notebooks; 1 five year diary, 19-?. Box 2: T...
Reminiscences of J.L. Toole
Toole, John Lawrence (1830-1906); Hatton, Joseph (1841-1907)
1892
On t.p.: "This edition is abbreviated from the one-volume and the two-volume editions published by Messrs. Hurst & Blackett, Limited." Includes index. Includes advertisements.
Biographia dramatica; or, a companion to the playhouse : containing historical and critical memoirs, and original anecdotes, of British and Irish dramatic writers, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions; among whom are some of the most celebrated actors: Also an alphabetical account, and chronological lists, of their works, the dates when printed, and observations on their merits: together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage (v.1)
Baker, David Erskine (1730-1767); Reed, Isaac (1742-1807); Jones, Stephen (1763-1827)
1812
Caption title: A companion to the playhouse. First edition published anonymously, 1764, under the title "The companion to the playhouse;" 2nd ed. by I. Reed, 1782 under present title.
Biographia dramatica; or, a companion to the playhouse : containing historical and critical memoirs, and original anecdotes, of British and Irish dramatic writers, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions; among whom are some of the most celebrated actors: Also an alphabetical account, and chronological lists, of their works, the dates when printed, and observations on their merits: together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage (v.2-3)
Baker, David Erskine (1730-1767); Reed, Isaac (1742-1807); Jones, Stephen (1763-1827)
1812
Caption title: A companion to the playhouse. First edition published anonymously, 1764, under the title "The companion to the playhouse;" 2nd ed. by I. Reed, 1782 under present title.
Index to the story of my days : some memoirs of Edward Gordon Craig, 1872-1907
Craig, Edward Gordon (1872-1966)
1957
Memoirs of the life of Barton Booth, Esq; with his character : to which are added several poetical pieces written by himself, viz. translations from Horace, songs, odes, &c.. To which is likewise annex'd The case of Mr. Booth's last illness and what was observ'd (particularly with regard to the quick-silver found in his intestines) upon opening of his body... publish'd by an intimate acquaintance of Mr. Booth, by consent of his widow
Booth, Barton (1681-1733); Victor, Benjamin (1778)
1733
4 leaves of advertisments at end.
An apology for the life of Mr. Colley Cibber, comedian and late patentee of the Theatre-Royal. : With an historical view of the stage during his own time
Cibber, Colley (1671-1757); Van der Gucht, Gerard (1696-1776); Vanloo, Jean-Baptiste (1684-1745)
1740
Dedicated "to a certain gentleman".
Thespis, or, A critical examination into the merits of all the principal performers belonging to Drury-Lane Theatre
Kelly, Hugh (1739-1777)
1766
In verse. Pages [2], [4] and last page blank. Signatures: [A]² B-N².
Thespis: or, A critical examination into the merits of all the principal performers belonging to Covent-Garden theatre : Book the second
Kelly, Hugh (1739-1777)
1767
Book one, published anonymously in 1766, has title: Thespis: or, A critical examination into the merits of all the principal performers belonging to Drury Lane theatre. In verse.