Russian Folk Tales
$25.00 USD • Used
Lovely collection of 22 traditional folk & fairy tales that were once part of an ancient oral tradition in Russia, the majority translated from the classic 19th-century collection assembled by Ale...
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Lovely collection of 22 traditional folk & fairy tales that were once part of an ancient oral tradition in Russia, the majority translated from the classic 19th-century collection assembled by Aleksandr Nikolaevich Afanasyev. They are brought to the page for new generations via the brilliant watercolor illustrations of Teje Etchemendy, in full-page, full-color plates throughout the text. In 196 pages with an Introduction by the editor. Housed in its original black cardboard slipcase (which is strong & sturdy), this is the FIRST EDITION, first printing, from the Heritage Press, 1970, with original "Sandcastle" newsletter laid in. With a faux red-leather wrapped spine & red/white/black paper-covered boards, this hardcover small 4to is in Fine condition: looks & feels nearly Brand New! Completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white & unmarked save for former owner's bookplate with name in pen inside front cover. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific); weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
Product Info
Publisher: Heritage Press
Year: 1970
Type: Used
Binding: Hardcover
First Edition
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