London, 1924. First and limited edition, one of 500, out-of-series copy. From the library of theatrical producer Morris Gest and in his special binding with the text "The Moscow Art Theater...Special Edition by Order of Morris Gest" stamped in gilt on front cover. 4to. Illustrated with 30 plates by Boris Grigoriev (20 in black and white and 10 in color). Publisher's three-quarter vellum over paper boards, vellum darkened, boards toned and lightly foxed, scattered wear to extremities; stamped in gilt. Text and plate leaves, as well as tissue guards toned.