LIFAR, Serge.

Diagilev i s diagilevym. [Diaghilev and with Diaghilev].

Stock Code 105607

Paris, Dom Knigi, 1939

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Fresh example of this monumental work revealing the life and creative path of one of the most important figures in the history of the Russian ballet; one of 615 copies only (this copy not numbered).

The world-known ballet dancer, choreographer and close Diagilev's collaborator Lifar shares his memories about Sergey Pavlovich's life (1872 - 1929) and their personal relations.

First edition, 4to (26 x 17 cm); 499 pp., frontispiece and 31 illustrations in black white; publisher's illustrated cover by Dobuzhinskiy, small tear to wrapper edge, a fine copy.

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Provenance: Latvijas Konservatorijas Biblioteka (library stamp to top of pg. 9).

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