Svetlov, Valerian - Book "The Modern Ballet" 1911 Richard Wagner irregular borders on 3 sides

irregular borders on 3 sides

American actress and dancer (1922-2008)

Stamped on verso by photographer Kala

Signed photo mounted in a mat with a clip from a program for a performance of Tannhauser at the Metropolitan Opera with Leinsdorf conducting

in fair condition

Svetlov, Valerian - Book "The Modern Ballet" 1911 Richard Wagner irregular borders on 3 sidesRare 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