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560 - Sadler's Wells Ballet: 5 programs from the U.S. and Canadian tours. 1949–1955. 4to. Stapled, illustrated cover. (Slight signs of wear on the spines, a few small creases; otherwise in good condition). Official programs for the touring performances of this ballet company, founded under the auspices of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, under the direction of Ninette de Valois: First American Appearance (1949), First Coast-to-Coast Tour (1950–1951), 1951–1952, 1953, and 1955 Tours. Cover illustrations by Cecil Beaton, James Bailey, Honor Frost, and Isabel Lambert; one title illustration by Edgar Degas. Set, curtain, and costume designs by G. George, J.-D. Malclès, J. Piper, R. & Chr. Ironside, N. Gontcharova. Numerous photos by Fonteyn, Baron, McBean, etc. Two leaflets (performances at the Academy of Music and Northrop Memorial Auditorium) are enclosed.

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Estimation

€120 - 150

Sale fees

30%

Sadler's Wells Ballet: 5 programs from the U.S. and Canadian tours. 1949–1955. 4to. Stapled, illustrated cover. (Slight signs of wear on the spines, a few small creases; otherwise in good condition). Official programs for the touring performances of this ballet company, founded under the auspices of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, under the direction of Ninette de Valois: First American Appearance (1949), First Coast-to-Coast Tour (1950–1951), 1951–1952, 1953, and 1955 Tours. Cover illustrations by Cecil Beaton, James Bailey, Honor Frost, and Isabel Lambert; one title illustration by Edgar Degas. Set, curtain, and costume designs by G. George, J.-D. Malclès, J. Piper, R. & Chr. Ironside, N. Gontcharova. Numerous photos by Fonteyn, Baron, McBean, etc. Two leaflets (performances at the Academy of Music and Northrop Memorial Auditorium) are enclosed.

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Old and rare books, literature, autographs, archives
Thursday, December 3
01:00 PM
19/2 Rue aux Laines
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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Arenberg Auctions +3225441055 info@arenbergauctions.com
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