Description: The Three Graces: Anna Pavlova, Tamara Karsavina, Olga Spessivtzeva: The Legends And The Truth by Serge Lifar Published by Cassell, London 1959 1st ed, 255 pp, 12 b/w plates Please see my other Scottish and other books Description and Condition A biographical account of three great Russian ballerinas by an equally famous Ukrainian ballet dancer, Serge Lifar. Translated into English by Gerard Hopkins. This copy is inscribed Eve/with much balletomanic/Love/from Gerry/Feb 1959 Enclosed with the book is a piece of paper signed by 'Eve' (Sheldon Williams), stating that the 'Gerry' of the dedication is the translator, Gerard Hopkins. Also contained are a coup[le of relevant press cuttings. Hardback in unclipped dustwrapper. Wrapper is grubby around edges and the top of the spine is split at both sides without any loss. Blue cloth boards with gilt spine titling. Boards clean and corners crisp. Binding tight. Signed by translator (see description above) Interior clean. Uncommon in any condition, copies signed by the translator must be few in number. VG/VG+. Postage & Packaging: All items are carefully packed. UK 2nd: free Other destinations please ask for quote. Pay instantly with your debit or credit card through PayPal.
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Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Binding: Hardback
Personalised: Yes
Place of Publication: London
Non-Fiction Subject: Russian Ballet
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Cassell & Co
Weight: 550 g
Year Printed: 1959
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Inscribed
Author: Serge Lifar
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region: Europe
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Unit Quantity: 1
