37 x 30 cm. 233 pages. With 57 text illustrations and 68 mostly colored plates. Original half-parchment binding with spine title and gilt cover vignette. - One of only 250 numbered copies of the German edition. Magnificent copy on laid paper. With 68 mostly colored, mounted plates. First German edition of this comprehensive monograph on the Russian artist. Léon Bakst became known primarily for his imaginative, dazzling costume designs for Russian ballet. A very fine copy of this rare edition.