Gala Performance (109 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Arnold Haskell, Mark Bonham Carter and Michael Wood have edited a fine account of dance, ballet and the performing arts through a social history of The Sadler's Wells Ballet. [12], 13-248 pp. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound, internally clean hardcover copy, with unbruised tips, neat and tidy paste-downs; not ex-library, with neither highlighting nor underlining. Bound handsomely in black cloth with sharp and distinct gilt lettering to spine. Beige pictorial dust jacket, front inner but not rear inner tips clipped. 177 pp. of photographs of famous dancers and including 17 in full color. Foreword by H.R.H. Princess Margaret.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 248pp.illustrated in colour & b/w.Some slight foxing to endpapers and dust jacket which is unclipped and in protective cover. Foreword by The Princess Margaret.

hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. hardback, quarto, 11 1/8" x 8 3/4", mildly age-toned, bookplate of a previous owner to the front pastedown, the contents otherwise unmarked, the pictorial dust jacket is heavily age-toned and has strengthening to the verso at the chipped head of the spine. Illustrated throughout in b&w, colour portrait frontis and seven further colour plates. A Record of Sadler's Wells Ballet over twenty-five years.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good with some age toning. First Edition. 8vo. 20 pp. staple-bound. Contains features and black and white ads and photos.

Paper. Condition: Very Good+. No Dustjacket. 1st Paperback Edition. a solid copy; This is a large book and international orders will require additional postage; ---------- SATISFACTION GUARANTEED --------- FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE ------ Size: 9 x 11". Illustrated Throughout (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Gala Performance Thursday, May 20th, 1948 Sadler's Wells Ballet Benevolent Fund on the occasion of the revival of Job. Cover decorated with scenery design by John Piper; black & white illustrations; slim stapled binding; pp. 8. Original program with slightest shelf wear.…

Condition: Good. 1956. 176 pages. Yellow pictorial dust jacket over orange cloth. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Light tanning to spine and edges.…

Condition: Good. 1956. First Edition. 176 pages. Yellow pictorial dust jacket over Orange cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning. Clipped jacket has moderate edge wear with tears, chips, and some areas of loss. Noticeable rubbing and marking.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Very Good -. First Edition. Oversized hardcover with unclipped dust jacket, 248 pages including "177 pages of [black-and-white] photographs", plus several pages of illustrations in full colour; black covers with very bright and clear gilt lettering to spine, very gently used, tight in binding, not a trace of shelf wear other than the gentlest of bumps to spine ends, very clean and unmarked throughout; DJ faded, several neatly closed tears. [this copy priced low, priced to go to a good home as bookseller is nearing retirement, but extra S & H at cost will be requested] See also our listing for Ballet Art: From the Renaissance to the Present.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 120 p. + plates, frontis., illus. Firm binding, one small name stamp and one small bookshop stamp on FFEP, else unmarked. Chipping rubbing to edges of DJ, clipped. Well packaged, ships with tracking.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. White wraps w/black and white cast photos at cover. Oversize 12" x 12" design. Booklet to accompany the performance. Includes text on plot and players, photos of the cast, and the performance in Austrian and English along side this. 26 pages. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 248 pages. Unclipped dustjacket SHABBY with a 20 by 5cm loss over top rear edge, chips to spine-ends and top front, age-yellowed. Hardback binding has wear/small creases to spine-ends and boards' corners, light bubbling in places to surface. Owner's bookplate and ink name to end-paper. Pages clean and sound. …

Condition: Good. 1955. No Edition Remarks. 248 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Black and white and colour illustrations with black and white photographs throughout. Pages and photographs have light tanning and foxing throughout. Previous owner's inscriptions to front free endpaper and rear pastedown. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Spine is in good condition. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Sticker to front panel. Foxing overall.…

Loose Leaf. Condition: New. Reproduction. None. No.

Loose Leaf. Condition: New. Reproduction. Original title: Program for a gala performance of Le Père, a tragedy of August Strindberg in the Theâtre de l'Oeuvre German: Programm für eine Galavorstellung von Le Père, eine Tragödie von August Strindberg im Theâtre de l'Oeuvre French: Programme de gala du Père, tragédie d'Août Strindberg au Théâtre de l'?uvre Spanish: Programa de gala de Le Père, tragedia de August Strindberg en el Theâtre de l'Oeuvre High-quality fine-art reproduction based on an original work from the Rijksmuseum. Creation period: 19th century (1894-12). Professionally printed on premium fine-art paper (Photo Matt Fibre) in size A5. The motif is printed with a white border (museum-style presentation). No.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 20 pages. (M11/2).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 4 page GALA PERFORMANCE ballet programme. (SL#22).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 12 page ballet programme. (SL#22).

Stapled Binding in Card Covers. Condition: Near Fine. None. First Edition. Pages unnumbered, black and white illustrations. Programme for the Gala Performance at the Coliseum Cinerama Theatre (now the London Coliseum), of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, starring Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Alec Guinness, and Peter Ustinov. Orange illustrated card covers, numbered 368 on rear cover;, partially removed label to rear cover, otherwise a near fine copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Quarto. 248pp. Foreword by H.R.H The Princess Margaret. Very slightly bowed with bumped corners, faint foxing on the endpapers, and rubbing else very good.

Condition: As New. R016 This rare collectors postcard was published in 1982 as a limited edition series to commemorate the first 30 years of Queen Elizabeth's reign following her accession in 1952. This souvenir captures a highly glamorous and festive evening as Her Majesty arrives to attend a spectacular theatrical ice show gala performance. The scene reflects a marvelous blend of mid-century royal style and public celebration, highlighting the cheerful atmosphere, twinkling lights, and elegant evening wear of the monarch as she is warmly welcomed by performers and organizers at the historic indoor venue. It is unused in absolute mint condition.…

Condition: As New. R016 This rare collectors postcard was published in 1982 as a limited edition series to commemorate the first 30 years of Queen Elizabeth's reign following her accession in 1952. This souvenir captures a highly glamorous and historic evening as Her Majesty and members of the royal family attend a spectacular gala performance at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. The scene perfectly reflects the grand tradition of royal patronage of the arts, showcasing the party gathered in the magnificent, crimson-and-gold Royal Box as they receive the warm acclaim of the audience during a landmark cultural celebration in London. It features a vibrant, high-quality period portrait of the Queen during this historic 1982 milestone, beautifully conveying the serene atmosphere of the grand estate and the enduring legacy of her early decades on the throne. It is unused in absolute mint condition.…

Condition: New.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Minimal wear.

Trade Paperback. First Edition. Programme measures 11.5 x 9 inches. Also included is the 1 page folded Theatre Royal Haymarket programme for the play starring Celia Johnson and Ralph Richardson and 14 page pamphlet 'History and Description of Gosfield Hall Halsted, Essex,' with B/W illustrations. First edition (first printing). Very good in red wrappers (paperback) with gilt lettering and cord tie. Punch hole in upper corner through the programme. …

Condition: As New. chau0302Original hand signed theatre flyer for Ned Sherrin in the gala performance attended by Princess Margaret personally autographed byNed where the signature rests perfectly accompanying the cover image in prestine condition.

Pamphlet. Condition: Near Fine. Minimal wear.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 248 pages; Description: 248 p. Illus. (part col. ) , ports. (1 col. ) 29 cm. Subjects: Royal Ballet. Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet, London. Sadler's Wells School. Notes: " A record of the Sadler's Wells Ballet over twenty five years" -- Cover. 1 Kg.…

Jan 01, 1975. Condition: Used: Very Good. Slim, stapled dance booklet of 24 pages. Illustrated. No marks or flaws. Trace of faint rubbing to rear cover.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Gala Performance celebrating the 25th anniversary of James Levine's Metropolitan Opera debut. April 27, 1996.