Close the Coalhouse Door
by Alan Plater
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
A$369.72A$332.75
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About This Item
London: Methuen, 1969. First edition. Paperback. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5". None. An inscribed first edition of Alan Plater's musical inspired by the writings of Sid Chaplin and British mining in the North. This musical was inspired by the writings of Sid Chaplin.Inscribed 'To Albert and Joan, with affection and admiration. Alan.'.Written by Alan Plater, an English playwright and screenwriter known for his contributions to British television for some four decades. The recipient of a CBE and three BAFTAs, he collaborated with such musicians as Alex Glasgow, the Waterstons, Kenny Baker and Alan Barnes during his career.With songs written by Alex Glasgow; with his sheet music to the rear of the work. A delightful play relating to British mining. In the original paper wraps. Externally very smart, with just some slight general wear to the edges and the head of the spine. Inscribed to the title page by the author. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 800R2
- Title
- Close the Coalhouse Door
- Author
- Alan Plater
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Methuen
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1969
- Size
- 8" by 5"
- Keywords
- Plays Alan Plater Close the Coalhouse Door British Plays Alan Plater
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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