Vaillat, Léandre Ballets de l'Opéra de Paris.

Illustrations by Lucien Caplain.

Paris, Compagnie Française des Arts Graphiques, 1943.
4to, 140, [2] pp., ill.

In original pictorial wrappers.
In good condition, very light wear to covers, small losses to spine.

No 1 371 of 4 100 numbered copies. This is the first book in Vaillat’s series (the second was published in 1947).

This book serves as a tribute to the artistic and cultural legacy of the Paris Opera Ballet, tracing the historical evolution of this iconic institution. It honors the creative achievements of dancers, choreographers, and designers, while also capturing the visual splendor of ballet through an array of illustrations.
The book was written by Léandre Vaillat (1878–1952), a renowned dance and art critic, essayist, and novelist, known for works such as 'Histoire de la danse' (1942).