Stainer & Bell Publishing
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Seller: Virginia Martin, aka bookwitch, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Collectible, Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. SIGNED and INSCRIBED by author to "good friends", dated March 1976. Octavo, hardcover, fine in near fine red dj. The autobiography of a man who has been stage struck since the age of six when he saw his first pantomime at the Theatre Royal, Kilburn in 1897. Arriving from Vienna in 1895, 'Charley' immediately contracted diptheria and was packed off to hospital, emerging six weeks later restored to health and with a fluent Cockney and provides a memorable account of his early life. Although an avid theater goer and already writing novels in his teens, it was not until 1925, at the age of thirty four, that he gate crashed into the theatrical world and enjoyed a long career as theater manager, drama director for the Arts Council and theater critic. We are told of his encounters with Tyrone Guthrie, Marie Rambert, Lewis Casson, Sybil Thorndike, Bernard Shaw et al. 253 pp. Foreword by Huw Wheldon. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 83076
Seller: Sapphire Books, Peterborough, CAMBS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Published In 1976 : 1st. Edition : Stainer & Bell Publishing : This Copy Is Right At The Top Of Like New : Just Faint Face Rubbing To The Dust Wrapper : Otherwise , As New Throughout : No Inscriptions : Good Solid Binding With Bright Clear Text & Photographs : Overall , A Very Nice Book : Seller Inventory # M7 - 236904
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Seller: Goldring Books, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. A Fine uninscribed copy with near Fine complete dustjacket. The autobiography of a man who has been stage struck since the age of six when he saw his first pantomime at the Theatre Royal, Kilburn in 1897. Arriving from Vienna in 1895, 'Charley' immediately contracted diptheria and was packed off to hospital, emerging six weeks later restored to health and with a fluent Cockney and provides a memorable account of his early life. Although an avid theatre goer and already writing novels in his teens, it was not until 1925, at the age of thirty four, that he gate crashed into the theatrical world and enjoyed a long career as theatre manager, drama director for the Arts Council and theatre critic. We are told of his encounters with Tyrone Guthrie, Marie Rambert, Lewis Casson, Sybil Thorndike, et al and also see Bernard Shaw at work. 11 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 002971
Seller: Kisharon Langdon New Chapters, HARROW, United Kingdom
Condition: As New. This copy is in Like New condition ? crisp, clean, and showing no meaningful signs of use. Pages are bright and free from any marks, writing, or highlighting. The spine is tight and the covers are sharp with no creasing or damage. Every book we list is individually hand-checked by our team at Kisharon Langdon New Chapters. We take pride in honest, accurate grading ? what you read is what you receive. New Chapters is a social enterprise supporting people with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People into meaningful work. Your purchase makes a real difference. Seller Inventory # AISLE9/Box88/DBo11/070926
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