SOLD Sadler’s Wells Ballet Photographic Tour Booklet 1950-51

Collectibles : Memorabilia : Ballet & Dance

 

Sadler’s Wells Ballet from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden Photographic Tour Booklet. First Coast-to-Coast Tour - 1950-1951. Copyright 1950. Cover Design by James Bailey, from “Giselle”. Unpaginated. 64pp. Size: 9" X 11 5/8.” Many black and white (and some color) photos of ballets and dancers.

Inside 1st Page:

“The Covent Garden Opera Trust David L. Webster, General Administrator in association with ‘The Arts Council of Great Britain and The British Council” presents ‘Sadler’s Wells Ballet’ from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London Under the management of S. Hurok.

The Sadler’s Wells Ballet Under the Direction of Ninette De Valois; Principal Choreographer: Frederick Ashton; Musical Director: Robert Irving. Conductors: John Hollingsworth, Robert Irving.

P.33: “S. Hurok presents for 1950-51. During the last thirty-five years the label ‘S. Hurok presents, ‘ has been a guarantee of the highest standards in music, theatre and ballet. In the season 1950-51 he brings to the American scene such stellar attractions as the Sadler’s Wells Ballet (first coast-to-coast tour)....” [Text deleted for key word spam control.]

Photographs of Margot Fonteyn, Violetta Elvin, Beryl Grey, Pamela May, Michael Somes and many more.

Condition: Wear & rubbing to spine on front and back. Staples have rust. Finger print smudge on title page. Food stain [½"] on p.15. Creased lower right cover corner.

Optional insurance.

Shipping is for Priority Mail as the tour book contains advertising.

Item ID: RL-1730C