Quality Street, a Comedy in four acts
J. M. Barrie
Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1901
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Cloth
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The first trade edition of J. M. Barrie's comedy, beautifully illustrated with colour plates by Hugh Thomson. The first trade edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with intricate pictorial gilt to the front board and spine. Ink inscription to the verso of the front free end paper, dated 1915.A beautiful edition of J. M. Barrie's comedy in four acts, adorned with colour frontispiece as well as twenty-one further colour plates by renowned illustrator Hugh Thomson. Collated, complete. This amusing play was written before the publication of 'Peter Pan,' and follows a tale of two sisters who start a school for genteel children during Napoleonic times. The play opened in New York in 1901, running for a modestly successful 64 performances. It then opened in London the year after, and ran for a very successful 459 performances. The play was then revived numerous times until World War II. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Gilt remains bright. Fading to the spine and rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the odd spot to the edges, affecting the occasional page. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 900M5
Bibliographic Details
Title: Quality Street, a Comedy in four acts
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton, London
Publication Date: 1901
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: Hugh Thomson
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First edition.
Book Type: book
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Quality Street a comedy in four acts
Published by
S. French, NEW YORK, 1946
Used
Wraps
Seller: Rosebud Books, Golconda, IL, U.S.A.
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Wraps. acting version. stapled wraps; 119 pages; includes furniture & property plot, lighting plot, & staging diagram. good; "lights 8" in ink on front wrap; all else-clean, tight, & attractive. 0.0. Seller Inventory # 1.16158
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QUALITY STREET A COMEDY IN FOUR ACTS
Published by
Samuel French Inc., 1946
Used
Soft cover
Seller: The Yard Sale Store, Narrowsburg, NY, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Acceptable. THE SCRIPT! Not so pretty. ACTING EDITION SCRIPT will serve as a useful Starving Student Edition when you need an extra! Some shelf wear and edge wear to the covers.THE FORMER ACTOR HAS MARKED UP THE SCRIPT including name,.highlighting, underlining and sidebar notes. Economically priced ACTING EDITION for your performance needs. Book. Seller Inventory # 071823999140732
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Quality Street a Comedy in Four Acts
Published by
Hodder & Stoughton For Channel FourTelevision Corporation, 1901
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Trumpington Fine Books Limited, Gilmilnscroft, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Original Cloth. Condition: Good Plus. 198pp. No date - copyright dated 1901 but an early edition. A very good copy with gilt embossed vignette of three women having afternoon tea at a table to the front board and gilt embossed lettering to the spine. Illustrated with 18 charming colour plates tipped in with protective tissue guards - all as called for. Light sunning to the spine with a light bump to the upper edge of the rear board and two corners slightly bumped. Small neat name inscription to the corner of the front end paper. Toning to the end papers, half title page and last page of the book. Foxing throughout. A good plus copy of this antiquaian childrens book. Seller Inventory # 208923
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QUALITY STREET A Comedy in Four Acts
Published by
French (French's Acting Edition), GB
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Wrappers
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United Kingdom
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Wrappers. Condition: VG-. ?1970s edition. Seller Inventory # kb880.001
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Quality Street A Comedy in Four Acts (1918 edition) (French's Acting Edition No.1063)
Published by
Samuel French Limited, 1918
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Soft cover
Seller: Shore Books, London, United Kingdom
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 86 pages. (SL#32). Seller Inventory # SB11690
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Quality Street: A Comedy. By: J.M. Barrie: Quality Street Is a Comedy in Four Acts by J. M. Barrie.
Published by
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017
ISBN 10: 1542955629
ISBN 13: 9781542955621
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Paperback / softback
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 140. Seller Inventory # C9781542955621
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Quality Street, A Comedy in Four Acts.
Published by
Hodder & Stoughton., London, England,, 1917
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Tony Hutchinson, Seale, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Thomson, Hugh (illustrator). (illustrator). 198pp + 22 tipped in tissue protected colour plates. Cover worn at extremities. Interior good and clean but the whole somewhat loose but still holding with a few tissues detached. Print date not shown, copyright 1901, Owner's name and date of 1917 neatly on fep. Weighs 1.7 Kg, additional P&P may be requested for overseas buyers, please ask bookseller for a quote before ordering. Seller Inventory # 05323k
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Quality Street - a comedy in four acts
Published by
Hodder & Stoughton 0, London
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Washburn Books, Pateley Bridge, United Kingdom
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Blue Cloth Boards. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Hugh Thomson (illustrator). Play first published in 1901 which became so popular that Quality Street confectionary was named after it. This is an undated copy, but as the play was adapted for a film in 1937, starring Katharine Hepburn, and this copy has a short gift inscription dated 1937, it may be a reprint from circa 1937. 197pp illustrated with black and white drawings and tissue guarded tipped in colour plates with illustrated captions. Gilt lettering to spine. Bumping to spine and corners, dent to top board, tape repair to left hinge and slight marking to edges, otherwise good copy in much repaired DJ with glued on colour illustration. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 014530
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Quality Street: A Comedy in Four Acts (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of two sisters, Susan and Phoebe, living in the charming English town of Quality Street during the Napoleonic Wars. The author captures the genteel atmosphere of the era through the sisters' daily lives, filled with quiet routines, social calls, and anxieties about finding suitable husbands. The sisters' contrasting personalities and attitudes towards love and marriage offer a nuanced exploration of women's social roles in the early 19th century. Through the character of Phoebe, the author delves into the complexities of female identity, exploring the yearning for independence, the limitations imposed by society's expectations, and the enduring power of love and hope. Phoebe's journey through loss, self-discovery, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment highlights the universal themes of resilience and the search for one's true self. The book offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, exploring the societal constraints and personal struggles faced by women in a time of great social upheaval. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781440073458_0
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QUALITY STREET - a Comedy in four acts
Published by
Hodder & Stoughton, 1928
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Stephen White Books, Bradford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Clean copy, sound binding. Some discoloration due to age. Quick dispatch from UK seller. Seller Inventory # mon0000109866
Quantity: 1 available