Vicki BaumLivre Rare Book
rif. 500338992Stock Sans date. Roman écrit à la fin des années 1950 qui explore le monde du ballet avec ses aspects poussiéreux et glamour la compétition féroce qui y règne et les amitiés qui s'y nouent. Il suit Katja Milenkaja une primaballerina vieillissante qui arrivée au terme de sa carrière a du mal à se détacher de son succès passé
1979rif. 17149JGarden City: Doubleday 1979. First Edition First Printing of his classic ballet novel. Signed and inscribed by the author Edward Stewart inscribed: “For Bob Tollett and Donn Harman with very best wishes Ned Stewart 7 March 79.” Bob Tollett was one of New York City’s leading rare autographs and manuscript dealers. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust Jacket with a few tiny chips. The origin of this novel involved Nora Kaye-Ross 1920-1987 who was an American prima-ballerina known for her ability to perform dramatic roles. Called the Duse of Dance after the acclaimed actress Eleonora Duse. Stewart and Nora Kaye-Ross spent extensive time together working on a potential non-fiction ballet book. The book never came to pass but their relationship allowed Stewart access to the highest and most intimate circles of ballet life in New York. Acknowledged as one of the top novels ever written dealing with the world of ballet. Doubleday unknown
1979rif. 17148JGarden City: Doubleday 1979. First Edition First Printing of his classic ballet novel. Signed and inscribed by the author Edward Stewart inscribed: “For Herbert Ross without whom this book would not have been begun and Nora Kaye without whom it could never have been finished - with thanks Ned Stewart Jan 22 79.” Fine in a lightly used dust jacket. The origin of this novel involved Nora Kaye 1920-1987 who was an American prima-ballerina known for her ability to perform dramatic roles. She was called the Duse of Dance after the acclaimed actress Eleonora Duse. Stewart and Nora Kaye spent extensive time together working on a potential non-fiction ballet book. The book never came to pass but their relationship allowed Stewart access to the highest and most intimate circles of ballet life in New York. Her husband was film director Herbert Ross who suggested Stewart write the novel. Kaye and Ross are mentioned at five places in the text. Acknowledged as one of the top novels ever dealing with the world of ballet. Doubleday unknown
1979rif. 17147JGarden City: Doubleday 1979. First Edition First Printing. Author Edward Stewart’s own personal copy of his classic ballet novel specially bound in a presentation binding. This novel is bound in full orange morocco leather with a beautiful tooled front board depicting a dancing ballerina depicted in red black and extensive gold leaf. The front and rear panels of the book’s dust jacket are bound in. Enclosed in an accompanying cloth slipcase. Fine. The book has a letter of provenance laid in. The origin of this novel involved Nora Kaye-Ross 1920-1987 who was an American prima-ballerina known for her ability to perform dramatic roles. Called the Duse of Dance after the acclaimed actress Eleonora Duse. Stewart and Nora Kaye-Ross spent extensive time together working on a potential non-fiction ballet book. The book never came to pass but their relationship allowed Stewart access to the highest and most intimate circles of ballet life in New York. Acknowledged as one of the top novels ever dealing with the world of ballet. Doubleday hardcover
1880rif. 261261880. Very good overall. Eight lovely ballet/theatrical dance costumes illustrated in full color on one large sheet. These chromolithograph illustrations were likely for a book on dance. Printed in two rows of four figures. Each female figure features a different richly colored skirt with overlay off the shoulders blouse and hat ribbons and hair styles each with its own back drop. 17 x 13 3/4". A few small pinholes at margins which look to have been used for calibration of printing otherwise bright and clean. unknown
1969Paris, Éditions de la Farandole, 1969; in-4, 100 pp., cartonnage d'éditeur imprimé. Très bon état.
1969rif. C5473Paris, Éditions de la Farandole, 1969 ; in-4, 100 pp., cartonnage d'éditeur imprimé. Très bon état.
rif. 89NEW YORK DOUBLE DAY 1951
1979125p., col. illus. Hardcover Very good condition good
2012This is a near fine hardcover copy in burgundy silk cloth covers with almost no wear. Completely clean inside and out. Illustrated throughout with Henry Leutwyler's photographs of the New York City Ballet. Illustrated in color and black & white. 12" high X 9" wide. Large heavy book, foreign shipping will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
1952rif. 016879Art et Industrie, Paris 1952. Broschiert Ordentlich
rif. M11924P, Art et Industrie , 1952 , in4° br , couverture muette , 87 photos noir et blanc, la plupart à pleine page. Langue: Français
195229x24. 87p. Textes S. Lifar, G. Balanchine, A. Dolin, M. George de Cuevas. Coment. I. Lidova. Enc. 1/2 tela cart.
1953rif. 24075Paris Art et Industrie et Serge Lido 1953
Paris, Art et Industrie, 1953. In-4 (24 x 30 cm), couverture illustrée en couleurs et à rabats, (Renée Jeanmaire). Texte bilingue, anglais et français. 3 planches en couleurs hors-texte : I. Roland Petit, Claire Sombert, George Reich, Jean-Bernard Lemoine dans le ballet " Le Loup ". II. Nina Vyroubova, Youly Algaroff dans " Les Indes Galantes ". III. George Skibine, George Zoritch, danseurs-étoiles du " Grand Ballet du Marquis de Cuevas", dans le ballet " Antinoüs ". Et 88 planches photographiques en héliogravure hors-texte. Tous les grands noms de cette période , Roland Petit, Colette Marchand, Peter van Dijk, Wladmimir Oukhtomsky, George Skibine, Rosella Hightower, Serge Golovine, Scherzo, Tania Karina, Serge Lifar, Madeleine Lafon, Leslie-Krassovska, Giulio Perugini, Olga Amati, Tamara Toumanova, Gene Kelly (page 52 et 53), etc. Etc. SIX ENVOIS AUTOGRAPHES SUR PLUSIEURS PLANCHES DE : ROLAND PETIT (planche 1) - MADELEINE LAFON (planche 27) - CHRISTIANE VAUSSARD (planche 31) - SONIA AROVA (planche 39) - SOLANGE SCHWARZ (planche 74) - LYCETTE DARSONVAL (planche 75) - soit au total 6 envois autographe. TRES BEL EXEMPLAIRE.
rif. 26422Paris, Art et Industrie, 1953. In-4 (24 x 30 cm), couverture illustrée en couleurs et à rabats, (Renée Jeanmaire). Texte bilingue, anglais et français.
1956rif. AUB-9221Art et Industrie/Serge Lido 1956. Bel exemplaire broché, in-4, 96 photographies et texte.
1945VG paperback reprint. 5841. eng
1982rif. 311BB1982. London Sotheby Parke Bernet and Co 1982. 18cm x 24.5cm. 192 unnumbered pages. Original Softcover. Good condition only with some stronger signs of wear. Includes the pricelist of estimates loosely inserted. Including Léon Bakst - The Yellow Sultana 1916 / Léon Bakst - Costume design for the Negro Dancer from Le Dieu Bleu / Costume and Decor Designs by Benois Gontcharoiva and Exter / Reference books from the Collection of Serge Leslie and Doris Niles etc. paperback
rif. 73128schott music In-4 relié. Jaquette en très bon état. État correct d’occasion.
2003rif. 1-0789308657Universe Pub 2003. Paperback. New. illustrated edition. 224 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.75 inches. Universe Pub paperback
rif. 76115Editions Vilo 1965 livre photographies 30*24,5 129 pages
rif. 6035Rivages Thriller Livre broché, couverture souple glacée de l'éditeur, format 14x24cm, ensemble S.P en parfait état, 294 pages.
2001rif. 339692001 in-8 broché - 2001 - 293 pages - Ed. Rivages / Thriller.
1977rif. kk2804Editions Vilo Cartonné 1977 In-4 (22,5 x 26,8 cm), cartonné, 80 pages, photos en noir et blanc ; traces et petits incidents sur les plats, pelliculage abîmé aux charnières, ruban adhésif au mors supérieur, état moyen. Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande.
