London, Bayard Press, 1923
The numerous plates represent not only Bakst most celebrated costumes, but also drawings and theatre settings. André Levinson (1887-1933) was born in St. Petersburg but emigrated to France in 1918 where he became a critic and dance writer. One of the most influential critics of the early 20th Century, he was known as a formalist and espoused the notion of 'Pure Dance'.
First English edition; limited edition: number 252 of 315 copies; folio (37.5 x 29 cm). 240 pp., 68 plates, some in colour, tissue guards with printed captions, numerous illustrations throughout the text; original publisher's vellum, title stamped in brown on upper board, spine with lettering and ornaments in brown; some light spotting, spine slightly browned, vellum exceptionally fresh.
First English edition; limited edition: number 252 of 315 copies; folio (37.5 x 29 cm). 240 pp., 68 plates, some in colour, tissue guards with printed captions, numerous illustrations throughout the text; original publisher's vellum, title stamped in brown on upper board, spine with lettering and ornaments in brown; some light spotting, spine slightly browned, vellum exceptionally fresh.
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