Oblong 16mo. 16ff. Ballet was a subject very close to Gorey's heart, and this book was written in celebration of the New York City Ballet's fiftieth season. Lettered copies of this title are rare. An extremely fine, bright copy in violet cloth-covered boards with large illustrated paper labels. The front cover label shows a ballerina reluctantly accepting "that lavender leotard with the skirt that doesn't quite match." The leotard's skirt has been hand painted by Gorey. Housed in publisher's slipcase. Although not indicated, this copy is from the library of Alison Lurie, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Gorey's longtime friend.