A. E. Johnson; Illustrations by Rene Bull - The Russian Ballet - 1913

1913 **primera edición** en una encuadernación de cuero contemporánea de lujo por Hatchards, 187 Piccadilly — una encuadernación de época con nombre, no una reconstrucción moderna.
Las copias forradas en tela son la norma. Una encuadernación de lujo contemporánea de Hatchards de esta calidad es poco común y eleva significativamente la deseabilidad del libro.

"Las guardas de papel originales están intactas y en excelente estado, asegurando que las láminas ilustradas permanezcan bien conservadas y vívidas."

Elegantly bound in full leather with a raised (ribbed) spine, gilt titling and ornate tooling to the compartments. The binding is further enhanced with gilt turn-ins and all edges gilt, the pages shimmering with a rich gold band when closed. A notably superior issue to the standard cloth binding, offering both aesthetic appeal and collectable distinction.

**Condición:**
Externally very attractive for its age, showing only typical edge and corner wear consistent with careful handling over more than a century. The binding remains solid and secure, with minor splitting at joints as can reasonably be expected in a 100+ year-old volume. Internally, there is light to moderate foxing and age toning throughout. All plates are complete and retain their original tissue guards, which show some edge wear and small losses at the extremities. One small old pen/pencil mark is present internally (see photos).

Overall, a sound and highly presentable copy — a handsome early 20th-century illustrated ballet book, made considerably more desirable by its deluxe Hatchards binding, fully gilt edges, and first edition status.

**Envío:** Enviaré dentro de la Unión Europea solamente.