Svetlov, Valerian - Book "The Modern Ballet" 1911 Richard Wagner in fair condition

in fair condition

Croatian composer and conductor (1895-1982)

Stamped on verso by photographer Kala

Emanuel List and Kathe Heidersbach

American actress and dancer (1922-2008)

Svetlov, Valerian - Book "The Modern Ballet" 1911 Richard Wagner in fair conditionRare 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