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386 - Sadler's Wells Ballet : 5 programmes from the US and Canadia…

Estimation 150 € - 200 €

Description

Sadler's Wells Ballet : 5 programmes from the US and Canadian tours. 4to (a few creases at the corners, otherwise in very good condition). - Official programmes for the touring performances of this ballet company, founded under the auspices of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: 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, Isabel Lambert; 1 title ill. by Degas. Scenery, curtain, and costume designs by G. George, J.-D. Malclès, J. Piper, R. & Chr. Ironside, N. Gontcharova. Numerous photos by Fonteyn, Baron, McBean, etc. 5 leaflets (performances at the Metropolitan Opera House, Public Auditorium of Cleveland, etc.), along with a newspaper clipping, are enclosed. - Joined, same company: 35 indiv. programmes of the Sadler's Wells Ballet. 1942-1945. Var. formats, stapled or folded (some foxing spots, creases, small tears and traces of rust). (40 pcs)

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Date 24/06/2026 à 13h00

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