Svetlov, Valerien (translated from the Russian by H. De Vere Beauclerk & Nadia Evrenov) (edited by Cyril W. Beaumont). THAMAR KARSAVINA - [Original Edition]. C. W. Beaumont, London, 1922.

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Description: 149pp This is one of 230 numbered copies printed on antique paper. In addition, 120 copies were printed on hand-made paper, autographed by Madame Thamar Karsavina, with all the decorations coloured by hand. An uncommon history of this reknowned ballerina. Illustrations include: color frontis, sepia prints in text, B&W plates of which 9 have been handcolored; and, all followed by camera portraits at the end. Nice clean and tight copy PLEASE NOTE, there is light rubbing on the bottom of the boards, corners show light wear, and there are a few light "chew" marks on lower corner of front board. very good, tan cloth (hardcover) SEE NOTE

Seller: Ray Boas, Bookseller - Established 1980, Walpole, NH, U.S.A.

SVETLOV Valerien.. THAMAR KARSAVINA.. Beaumont, London, 1922.

Price: US$329.68 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: Prima edizione. Testo inglese. Traduzione dal russo di H.De Vere Beauclerk e Nadia Evrenov. A cura di Cyril W.Beaumont. Cm.32x20,7. Pg.(8),152. Legatura originale in mz.tela, con coperta decorata. Esemplare in barbe. Con 15 illustrazioni in fototipia nel testo e 17 tavole illustrate fuori testo, da dipinti o sculture di Glyn Philpot, V.Seroff, Claude Lovat Fraser, Soudbinin, Randolph Schwabe, Natalie Gontcharova, L.Kainer, Adrian P.Allinson. Nove di queste tavole sono dipinte a colori a mano da Claude Lovat Fraser, cui si devono anche le decorazioni che arricchiscono il testo. Tiratura limitata di 350 esemplari numerati, esemplare n°139. Bellissimo, assai raro volume illustrato sulla celebre ballerina russa (Pietroburgo, 1885-1978). Di squisita fattura le tavole fuori testo, con relativa coloratura a mano. 1250 gr.

Seller: studio bibliografico pera s.a.s., LUCCA, Italy

Svetlov, Valerien. Thamar Karsavina. Translated by H. De Vere Beauclerk and Nadia Evrenov.Edited by Cyril Beaumont. C. W. Beaumont 75 Charing Cross Road, London, 1922.

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Description: Copy #44 of 120 copies on hand-made paper, signed by Madame Thamar Karsavina. ALL DECORATIONS colored by hand by Mrs Claude Lovat Fraser after her husband's designs. 149 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Kasavina (1885-1978) a Russian prima ballerina. Bound in quarter vellum and decorated boiards by Randolph Shwabe ALL DECORATIONS colored by hand by Mrs Claude Lovat Fraser after her husband's designs. 149 pp. 1 vols. 4to Copy #44 of 120 copies on hand-made paper, signed by Madame Thamar Karsavina.

Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.

Valerien Svetlov. Thamar Karsavina by Valerien Svetlov. C. W. Beaumont, 1922.

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Description: 1922 Beaumont # 269 of limited edition of 350. Translated by H. De Vere Beauclerk and Nadia Evrenov, edited by Cyril Beaumont. Large format hardcover with numerous full page illustrations, black and white, and 9 hand colored, some tipped in illustrations and photos. Corners are bumped and worn, covers soiled and pages are age toned. Front hinge tender. Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal

Seller: Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, U.S.A.