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Russian Folk and Fairy Tales
By E. M. Almedingen
Illustrated by Simon Jeruchim
G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York
First American Edition, 1963Part of the “Folk and Fairy Tales from Many Lands” series. Copyright © 1957 E. M. Almedingen; First American Edition 1963. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 63-15569. Manufactured in the United States of America.Red cloth hardcover with striking black silhouette illustration on the front cover of a traditional figure with a large bird (Firebird motif). Spine lettered in black: “Almedingen / Russian Folk and Fairy Tales / PUTNAM.”Contents include a preface and 13 classic Russian tales, among them:
Vasilisa the BeautifulDawn, Twilight and MidnightThe Woodman and the FoxThe FirebirdThe Flying ShipKing Frost and the Snow MaidenAt the Pike’s CommandPrince Ivan and the Sun PrincessThe Crystal MountainThe Boy and the BirdsThe Golden CockerelThe Phoenix and the FalconThe Magic Ring
Black-and-white illustrations by Simon Jeruchim throughout.Condition
Good used condition. Red cloth shows light soiling, rubbing, and minor edge wear; corners lightly bumped. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and complete with mild age toning / yellowing. Previous owner gift inscription dated Xmas 1965 on the front free endpaper. Binding is sound and tight. Please examine all photos carefully for exact condition.A charming mid-century collection of traditional Russian folk and fairy tales, ideal for collectors of children’s literature, folklore, or illustrated books from the Putnam “Folk and Fairy Tales from Many Lands” series.
