Ballet. A Complete Guide To the Appreciation. History, Ballets, Dancers.

Arnold L. Haskell. (Authors Copy)

Published by Penguin "Pelican Special". Books., Middlesex., 1938

Language: English

Condition: Used - Near fine Soft cover

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This was Arnold Haskell's own copy with his bookplate specially designed by Michael Ayrton. Woodcut illustrations by Kay Ambrose. The author was Ballet Director/Head Master at the Royal Ballet School and was married to Alicia Markova's sister Vivienne. He also started the Carmago School with Ninette de Valois in 1930. This copy a true 1st edition (it was reprinted in 1945) has a very good wrapper with minor edge rubbing and pale blue printed soft card wrappers in fine condition, the edges of the paper have browned a little, 16 sepia photos all very good. Unique copy owned by author. 220 pages + 4 pages of adverts at rear. *The Michael Ayrton bookplate (one of 2 he designed for the author) is dated May 7th 1972. about 2 years before the artist died aged 54. It incorporates his famous Minotaur sculptures on paper. (Nice addition to the book).

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Title: Ballet. A Complete Guide To the Appreciation. History, Ballets, Dancers.
Publisher: Penguin "Pelican Special". Books., Middlesex.
Publication Date: 1938
Language: English
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Kay Ambrose.
Edition: 1st Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Weight: 0.3 kilograms
Signed: Owners own copy

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