Ballet Scene

Hardback published by Hamish Hamilton 1970. first edition.
size 15 x 22 cm.
275 pages
illustrated with black and white photos, one colour photo at front

comprehensive guide to the ballet scene.
author Oleg Kerensky who died in 1993 was grandson of Alexander Kerensky.
purple cloth boards with gilt title to spine
top edge dyed light yellow.
laminated dustjacket price intact stating £2.75
some small closed tears to edges and edge wear.
small crease to top right corner rear cover
condition very good book in good dustjacket.

previous owner signature on front endpaper Celia Henderson.

inscribed on dedication page to Celia and Tony -
I hope this does not make you too nostalgic for Covent Garden and Copenhagen ! or perhaps I hope it does ! Oleg.

enclosed is a poignant letter about Oleg's battle with cancer.
letter headed 85 Overslade Lane Bilton Rugby dated June 21st reads -
My dear Celia
I am sorry to say that I am writing to you with news that is not good, to put it mildly,and there is never a way of wrapping it up.
Oleg is very ill indeed, Kate and Steve flew over to New York and returned a week ago.
The melanoma Oleg had removed last year and his lymph gland, was not the success his doctors thought.
about a month ago Oleg telephoned me and said he was losing weight and was going into hospital for tests.
Kate nurses at the Farnham hospice and was able to discuss the situation with the doctors.
the cancer is everywhere, friends are all very supportive and Oleg is very philosophical, there is talk of him going home shortly with 24 hour nursing care.
sometimes he is too weak to talk on the telephone.
Oleg has said he didn't want you to be upset or worried with this news, but I think I must give you a warning.
In about a month we are all going in various directions to France, we are all quite devastated.
I will let you have any news if there is any change. I am sorry to be the bearer of this news and hope I have done the right thing in telling you.
Sincerely Mary

also enclosed is a tiny clipping from the Times newspaper giving details of Oleg's memorial service in 1993.


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