Philpot,Glyn and Cyril W. Beaumont.. The Art of Stanislas Idzikowski. C.W.Beaumot, London, 1926.

Price: US$257.65 + shipping

Condition: Fair

Description: Rare ballet book.A thin volume published in a limited edition of 350 numbered copies (this is copy no. 50), with six visual art works, twelve photographs, and five pages of text by Cyril W. Beaumont describing Idzikowski in various roles and as a presence in ballet. A sketch by Randolph Schwabe shows the dancer in costume, seated in his dressing room. Following are four colour images of Idzikowski in ballet poses, reproductions of paintings by Vera Willoughby. Then, there are twelve publicity photographs are of him in various costumes of his choreographed roles. In original binding, now distressed and disbound. It is now a loose-leaf folder with all pages present and in good condition.There is some light foxing, but not affecting the colour illus. or the photographs. Corners bumped. An easy repair could be effected. There is an interesting insc. on the first blank, at first, I thought that it might be S.I.'s signature, but now I think not. A ballet enthusiast may well be able to identify the two names/signature. Size: Folio - over 12 - 15" tall

Seller: Florence books, Salisbury, WILTS, United Kingdom