Books and Manuscripts · Lot 2058

[Legrand, L.]. (Ramiro, E.). Cours de danse fin de siècle.

Paris, E. Dentu, 1892, 59,(5)p., etched frontisp., 10 etched plates, col. ills./ inititials and orig. etched frontwr. by L. LEGRAND, printed in 350 numb. copies (300), orig. wr., 4to.

Lot
2058
Estimation
200 € – 300 €
Adjugé
210 €
Photos
2 photos

État

Contents fine. Wrappers sl. browned; spine sl. dam.

Remarques

Arwas A61-A71; Carteret IV, p.331 ("Belle publication cotée"); Vicaire II, p.1052; Monod 3216; Derra de Moroda 1637. The illustrations show can-can dancers rehearsing classic high kick positions, including 'Le Grand Ecart,' 'Le Croisement,' 'Brisement assis' and 'La jambe derriere la tête'. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE XXXVII.