London: George Routledge and Sons, 1939 33 pp. + 31 tipped in plates; HB. Pages: clean, bright, generally tight, f.e./b.e. deckled, frontis (tipped in b/w photo of artist); both hinges cracked w/ crash showing, eps toned, t.e. dusty. Cover: green, gilt titles front/spine; substantial shelfwear, head/heel/front spine edge worn through, edge soiling, corners bumped, surface scratches. These fantastic b/w studies for the most part are very theathical, w/ Massine as the Bird of Fire, Sceherazade, Petrouschka, the Gay Parisian, etc. A lovely tribute to the artist.

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Bookseller: Independent Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 010815
Title: Massine: Camera Studies
Author: Anthony, Gordon
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Good (+)
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: George Routledge and Sons
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1939
Size: Folio - over 12" - 15"
Keywords: Classical Dance, Title,

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Independent Books deals in used, antiquarian, and rare collectible volumes. Our books are in great condition -- we provide value to you by offering the book in the best condition for the best price, and we frequently have one-of-a-kind collectibles in extraordinary shape. A tremendous resource for the discriminating collector/connoisseur. Service and client satisfaction are our hallmarks. We are glad to conduct research or locate a difficult-to-find title. Our book rating standards are as follows; nearly all of our stock is VG or better: As New (AN)-just as states, clean, bright, tight, no defects. Fine-AN, but not as bright, minor marks or other minor defects. Very Good (VG)-small to modest tears, chips, marks, cocked etc. Good (G)-not so much, with larger tears or chips, possibly soiled, cocked, etc. Fair-ugly, with pages or large areas of DJ missing or other major defects. Poor(P)-truly ugly, disbound or requiring other major rehabilitation. We stabilize most minor defects with archival quality materials, and with few exceptions, these stabilizations are reversible

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