[Rarebooks] FS: re. Theater and Plays (4)

[Clare Murphy]

1.  JUDGE BALL'S (PHILLIP) SCRAPBOOK, BROADSIDE AND ARCHERY THEATER 
(DEERFIELD, MA).  ca. 1900-1930. Wraps. Philip H. Ball; Board of 
Governors of the National Archery Assoc, of Deerfield MA, Rep to MA 
State Legislature, Judge of Franklin County District Court, Master of 
his Masonic lodge, Pres of the Greenfield Kiwanis Club (American 
Bowman Review, his obituary, 1938). Judge Ball's Scrapbook, placed on 
the pages of "The Kewaunee Book of Laboratory Furniture" (1923). 
Several newspaper articles cut and pasted down to the pages of this 
book, most referring to theater, entertainment, "Academy of Music, 
Northampton, MA"  , "Lawler Theatre", "Boston Opera House, 1919 
presenting Al Jolson",  "Hollis St. Theatre" early 1900's. 
Interesting array of Poetry, song, laid in programs, reviews, dance 
steps, etc.  $75.00

2.  ORIGINAL  MAUDE ADAMS PHOTOGRAPH.  ca. 1905. This photograph 
measures 8 1/2 x 13". It was taken at the studio of Fowler of 
Evanston, Illinois. According to the notes on the verso, it was taken 
about the time Adams was starring in the new play, Peter Pan. The 
author, James M. Barrie is said to have written the story with Maude 
Adams in mind, to play the lead. The ethereal beauty of the actress 
is well demonstrated in this photograph. It is a very large 
(unusually so) graytone cabinet card, mounted on gray card stock. The 
condition is very good and the image sharp. The only faults are 
slight wear to the corners.          $130.00

3.  O'KEEFE, JOHN (1747-1833).  RECOLLECTIONS OF THE LIFE OF JOHN 
O'KEEFFE; WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. Philadelphia: Carey and Lea, 1827. 
First American edition. 2 volumes. Original full calf with red 
leather label. [216, 234 pgs] Near fine. Ancient library inscription. 
2 volumes in one. Minor foxing, limited to edges. First an artist, 
studying under Robert West, O'Keeffe became an actor at Smock Alley 
Theatre. He also wrote 68 plays. His best play, Wild Oats had a long 
run in both London and at The Abbey in Dublin.  $230.00

4.  SHAKESPEARE (SHAKSPEARE), WILLIAM.  THE PLAYS OF WILLIAM 
SHAKESPEARE IN FIFTEEN VOLUMES. WITH THE CORRECTIONS AND 
ILLUSTRATIONS OF VARIOUS COMMENTATORS. TO WHICH ARE ADDED, NOTES BY 
SAMUEL JOHNSON AND GEORGE STEEVENS. London: T. Longman et al, 1793. 
Illustrated by facsimiles of Shakespeare's writing, a plate showing 
his home and a large fold-out plate showing the 12 Morris-dancers (9" 
x 17"). 146 plates, 17 woodcuts, 4 tables. Fourth edition. 15 
volumes. Tree calf with gilt rules and dentelles with gilt design 
bands, embossed compartmental designs; two burgundy title labels with 
gilt lettering. 8vo. Near fine. Complete. The first fourteen volumes 
are in wonderful condition and very handsome. They have a previous 
owner's (Bowes) eighteenth century armorial bookplate at each front 
paste-down. Volume VII has a small bit of bookworm damage at rear 
interior board, does not affect contents or exterior of board. 
Overall this set is stunning, clean with negligible foxing and the 
bindings are sound with only minor wear to the leather extremities. 
Volume XV, does not match the first fourteen volumes.  It is 
contemporary mottled calf with raised bands and compartmental designs 
at the spine and a black leather title label; the boards are 
detached, but present, the spine leather is dry and discolored.  The 
contents of this volume are complete, clean and sound. Considered the 
best edition. Jaggard 506.
   <BR> <A HREF='http://www.oldbooks.com/images/91963.jpg'>   <BR>.  $6500.00

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