St-Johnston (Reginald) A History of Dancing
£195
London, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, 1906.
First edition. 8vo. Original red cloth.
A comprehensive study of dance evolution across various cultures and eras.
In stock
Foxing; spine sunned, but otherwise very good.
4 plates.
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