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For sale is a vintage 1982 Romanian hardcover edition of "Culegere de proverburi sau Povestea Vorbii" (Collection of Proverbs or the Story of the Word) by Anton Pann, published by Editura Minerva in Bucharest.
This highly collectible volume is boldly hand-signed on the title page by the renowned post-war Romanian graphic artist and illustrator, Val Munteanu, whose iconic, stylized artwork beautifully fills the pages of this edition.
Condition Notes:
- Hardcover cloth boards are in good vintage condition with minor shelf wear (missing the original paper dust jacket).
- Binding is tight and intact; interior pages and illustrations remain clean, crisp, and vibrant.
- Features charming vintage provenance, including a previous owner's name ("Mrs De Stazio") on the front flyleaf, alongside late-1990s handwritten pricing inventory numbers and an authentic purple ink stamp from a historic Romanian "Anticariat" (secondhand bookshop) on the rear endpaper.
A wonderful, unique addition for collectors of Eastern European folklore, Romanian literature, or Mid-Century/Post-War graphic illustration arts. Shipped promptly and securely packaged. Please see photos for exact condition details.
