(Ballet Theatre); Chase, Lucia and Oliver Smith (directors); Beaton, Cecil (illustrations and photos); Berman, Eugene (cover)

The Ballet Theatre. 1946-1947

New York: Charles Payne, 1947. Quarto, publisher's illustrated stiff paper wraps.

Program for leading London classical ballet company the Ballet Theatre’s 1946-47 eighth season, on tour in New York, featuring design, scenery and costume sketches, and a portfolio of dance portraits by Cecil Beaton. Repertory performances included works by Michel Fokine, George Balanchine, Leonide Massine, and Jerome Robbins, among others. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photos, and color and black-and-white drawings and reproductions; with extensive personnel and production notes. Minor creasing and edgewear to wraps. Near fine. Item #12631

$75.00