1924 The Dance, An Historical Survey of Dancing in Europe

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Colour Plates, First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

A fascinating history of dance in Europe by Cecil J. Sharp and A. P. Oppé. With an introduction and in depth historical traits of folk dancing, social dancing, and spectacular dancing through the centuries, from the sixteenth century up to the twentieth, and an index to names and dances to the rear. Looking at various styles of dancing such as the Polka, Ballet, the Cotillon, and more.

The first edition of this work. 

Containing a tipped-in frontispiece illustration in colour, as well as seventy-five black-and-white plates and seven in-text illustrations. Collated and complete. 

Containing an original advert for the book from the publisher. Also containing a newspaper clipping for the obituary of Mr. Paul Oppe, one of the authors of the book, dated 1957.