London, W. H. Allen, 1953
Presentation copy inscribed by both Dolin and Markova . Following the success of their own performances, Dolin and Markova decided in 1935 to tour the world as the Markova-Dolin Company with the sole purpose of bringing ballet to audiences that had not previously had the opportunity to see it. On returning to London they formed the London Festival Ballet in 1950 that would later become the English National Ballet.
First edition, 8vo; presentation copy inscribed by both subject and author, the former in blue pen over the portrait frontispiece, 'for Muriel + Simon with my affectionate thoughts always Markova 1954.', the inscription by Dolin on the title-page, ' To Muriel & Simon with my love from the author. Pat 1954 Jan 4th (Anton Dolin)', illustrations throughout; blue cloth slightly stained, a good copy.
First edition, 8vo; presentation copy inscribed by both subject and author, the former in blue pen over the portrait frontispiece, 'for Muriel + Simon with my affectionate thoughts always Markova 1954.', the inscription by Dolin on the title-page, ' To Muriel & Simon with my love from the author. Pat 1954 Jan 4th (Anton Dolin)', illustrations throughout; blue cloth slightly stained, a good copy.
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