Description: One page has visible damage by pen. Please refer to photos. Other than that the book is exceptionally well preserved especially in comparison to other examples of the same title. St Petersburg, Knebel', 1909 A wonderful edition of the fairytale Morozko printed by Joseph Knebel, one of the most important publishers of Russian picture books. He prioritised illustration over text and was the first to specialise in children's book design. It was his belief that 'the child will quickly forget the content. But the illustration- its range of colours, its design - might forever leave a trace on the child's soul'. Morozko is from the 'gift series' which featured folktales from around the world. Benois said that each time a new book in the series was published it was as much of an event as a new art exhibit. First edition, 4to (29 x 23 cm); 12pp. including the covers, illustrated throughout by Peter Afanasev
Price: 500 USD
Location: El Centro, California
End Time: 2024-11-07T01:38:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: Russian
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Vintage Paperback
Author: PETR SEMENOVICH AFANASEV
Publisher: Joseph Knebel
Topic: Series Books
Subject: Children's
