Sergievsky boris (5 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. No markings.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Book has light toning to page edges. Otherwise, attractive, clean copy. Dust jacket has mild wer and toning to edges, light scratches to covers, creased back flap. Otherwise, still attractive, clean, and now protected in archival covering.…

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. VG+/VG+. Photos of actual item. We have tried to use photos to highlight any known defects. Please examine and ask any questions before purchase and we will endeavour to answer as soon as possible (please be aware of time zone differences). NOTE: Camera shadows may create the illusion of stains. SHIPPING: We work with NZ Post who adjust rates according whichever is larger between size or weight, so from time to time we may request extra charges once the destination of the package is known. NOTE: Any extra charges requested will reflect the exact cost charged to us (i.e. the requested charge will only be to cover the exact shipping costs from New Zealand with nothing extra added by us).…

1p. on Sergievsky's personal letterhead. 8vo. A letter written by the renowned Russian ace and world record setting Sikorsky test pilot, on behalf of Danish-born ballet and Broadway dancer, Paul Haakon, considered by many to be one of greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century. Reading in part: "I have known Paul Haakon Longreen for over sixteen years. In the theatrical profession he is known under the name of Paul Haakon. It is very well known that he is one of the best dancers in the world. He gave up his dancing recently to become a flying instructor, purely to serve his country. I sincerely believe that anything which could be done to facilitate his joining the United States Army Air Force reserve would benefit our war effort." Despite Sergievsky's recommendation in our letter, it seems Haakon never became a combat pilot during WWII, and instead toured as an entertainer with the United Service Organizations. He died in New York, in 1992. Old folds, lower right hand corner chipped not affecting text or signature, otherwise a fine letter with a bold, clear signature 1p. on Sergievsky's personal letterhead. 8vo.…