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Afanas'ev, Aleksandr (Editor); Guterman, Norbet (Translator).
Myths & Legends of Russia.
Publisher: Folio Society, London;
Date of Publication: 2009
Stock Code: 14561
First thus. Octavo, pp., xix, 480. Beautifully illustrated with 16 silhouette plates, including frontispiece. Publisher’s quarter red faux-leather over beige cloth, with gilt title to spine, and gilt and black blocked detailing to both boards. Top edge red, with red endpapers. Housed in a black slipcase. A near fine copy. Just the slightest hint of scuffing to slipcase. Often called the Russian counterpart to the Brothers Grimm, Afanas’ev collected hundreds of Russian folk tales, including from areas that would become Ukraine and Belarus. This edition is introduced by Maria Tatar and beautifully illustrated by Niroot Puttapipat. Heavyweight, so an additional postage contribution may be requested for shipping to overseas addresses. £135.00