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[BAKST, Léon (1866-1924), subject]. LEVINSON, André (1887-1933). Bakst - The Story of Leon Bakst’s Life. [Berlin: The Alexander Kogan Publishing Company, Russian Art,] 1922. Folio. Illustrated with color portrait of Bakst by Modigliani, and 68 mounted color plates, with tissue guards (with printed captions and publisher’s stamp). 240 pp. Publisher’s special binding of full vellum, front board and spine stamped in black (some wear, soiling to binding, hinges with some chipping, some occasional thumboiling in text and on plates, bookseller’s ticket on rp). Fine. LIMITED EDITION #5 OF 250 COPIES, AMERICAN ISSUE. This sumptuously illustrated book chronicles Bakst’s life and work, emphasizing his theater and costume designs.