Svetlov, Valerian - Book "The Modern Ballet" 1911 Autographs Singers 50 or less O Pianist: Bernhard Stavenhagen

Pianist: Bernhard Stavenhagen

shown in role in 1927

Inscribed and signed in Paris

slight crease on top right and wear on edges but otherwise in very good condition

Svetlov, Valerian - Book "The Modern Ballet" 1911 Autographs Singers 50 or less O Pianist: Bernhard StavenhagenRare first edition of this famous ballet book, and one of the most fundamental ballet publications in the beginning of the 20th Century. 133 numbered pages plus extras, many illustrations including some in color, photographs. Many of the illustrations are by Bakst. Original covers in light green cloth, professionally repaired, faded colors, but in good condition. First edition, published by R. Golike & A. Vilborg, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1911, with