Letters Will (4 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 4to covers detached Miss Florrie Forde cover. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. LETTERS, Will; WILKIE, James. Put Me Upon an Island Where the Girls Are Few. The Suffragette Song.  London, National Music Publishing Co., 132 Charing Cross Road, [c. 1910]. Folio sheet music, 8 pp. (two bifolia, folded), 260 × 360 mm. Printed in black with illustrated title-page; musical notation with lyrics throughout. Light folds and handling wear, otherwise a very good copy. A decidedly anti-suffrage music-hall song issued at the height of the women's suffrage campaign, presenting a comic but overtly hostile view of the suffragettes. The chorus runs: 'Put me upon an island where the girls are few, put me amongst the most ferocious lions in the zoo, put me on a treadmill and i'll never fret - but for pity's sake don't put me near a suff-ra-gette,' and the verses mock married men allegedly reduced to misery and silence by their suffragette wives "Now for instance let us take the fellow newly wed, fellow newly wed, poor fellow soon wishes he was dead". The lyricist, Will Letters, was a professional writer of topical and novelty songs, while 'The Wilkie Bard' was the stage name of the music-hall performer James Wilkie, who capitalised on topics of the day, and writers such as Letters, for him then to perform on stage to. A particularly biting example of anti-suffrage culture, illustrating how the campaign for women's political rights was contested in music halls and light entertainment as well as in the press and parliament.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 8 pages. Undated. Appears to be circa 1900. "Wilkie Bard's Drury Lane Success" - from front cover. Edges trimmed - music unaffected. Coverfold taped. Above-average wear. Few markings. Different song taped over advertisement on back cover. A worthy vintage copy.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1857. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 160, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 160 160.