New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976. 266+pp. Original black cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. Binding very bright and clean. SIGNED BY MARGOT FONTEYN ON HALF-TITLE PAGE. Book is a bit cocked, but still a very nice copy. DJ price clipped w/ mild edge wear. Illust. w/ b/w photos. Contents very nice.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Presentation Copy.

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Bookseller: Shoemaker Booksellers (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 18546DNC
Title: MARGOT FONTEYN: Autobiography
Author: Fonteyn, Margot
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good+
Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 039448570X
ISBN 13: 9780394485706
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1976
Keywords: DANCE BALLET DANCERS BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY FONTEYN MARGOT DAME 1920 1991 ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMING ARTS DANCING CHOREOGRAPHY NONFICTION GENERAL
Bookseller catalogs: Autobiography; Dance;
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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