Baron at the Ballet [Signed]

Arnold L. Haskell [Introduction and Commentary] Foreword by Sacheverell Sitwell [Sterling Henry Nahum known professionally as Baron (1906 - September 1956) was a society and court photographer in the United Kingdom].

Published by Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition . 1950., 1950

About this Item

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original full deep navy morocco binding with gilt title lettering to the spine, both boards with gilt ruled border, top edge gilt. 4to 11¼'' x 9''. Contains 222 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates and a collection of over 270 monochrome images by Baron Sterling Nahum, the official photographer for Sadler's Wells Ballet, London, and court photographer to the British Royal Family. Fox spotting to the end leaves, minor rubbing to the corners and in Very Good condition. Hand written in black ink opposite the half-title page 'This volume is number 18 of an edition limited to 50 copies specially bound for the author' and SIGNED 'Baron'. The Limited Edition of 150 copies is normally available within the trade, however, this specially bound copy rarely comes onto the open market, having been produced solely for family members and close friends of the author. Member of the P.B.F.A. BALLET & BALLERINAS.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Baron at the Ballet [Signed]
• Publisher: Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition . 1950.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)