Alexandre Afanassiev; Ivan Bilibin - Le conte de Mar'ya Morevna (122 ans ) - 1904
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Le conte de Mar'ya Morevna (122 ans) is a first edition illustrated edition in Russian for children, authored by Alexandre Afanassiev and Ivan Bilibin, published by B. Avaliani (Moscow) in 1904, with soft cover and 12 pages.
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Description
A first edition of this classic Russian tale, beautifully illustrated by Boris Zworykin and enhanced with gold.
Boris Zworykin (Russian).
Skazka Pro Mariu Morevnu [Maria Morevna].
Moscow: B. Avantso, 1904.
Folio.
Illustrations enhanced with gilding.
Text in Russian.
Printed on thick paper, original dust jacket bound, cover in decorative paper, green morocco label on the upper board.
Born in Moscow in 1872, Zvorykin devoted himself to the decorative arts after earning his diploma from the Moscow Art Academy. He adopted the style of Ivan Bilibine, inspired by medieval Russia and traditional popular culture, and became one of the greatest illustrators of Russian books. After the Revolution, Zvorykin left Russia and settled permanently in Paris, where he worked for the publishing house H. Piazza.
Condition Report
traces of age and handling 122 years
The product is used.
Dimensions
Height: 12.99 inches / 33 cm
Width: 10.43 inches / 26.5 cm
Features:
First edition
Language: Russian
Subject:
Modern original editions, Children's books, Illustrated, Short stories, Novels, Luxury bindings
Shipment with insurance and hand delivery; signature offered.
See photos please (cover page not bound)
Description
A first edition of this classic Russian tale, beautifully illustrated by Boris Zworykin and enhanced with gold.
Boris Zworykin (Russian).
Skazka Pro Mariu Morevnu [Maria Morevna].
Moscow: B. Avantso, 1904.
Folio.
Illustrations enhanced with gilding.
Text in Russian.
Printed on thick paper, original dust jacket bound, cover in decorative paper, green morocco label on the upper board.
Born in Moscow in 1872, Zvorykin devoted himself to the decorative arts after earning his diploma from the Moscow Art Academy. He adopted the style of Ivan Bilibine, inspired by medieval Russia and traditional popular culture, and became one of the greatest illustrators of Russian books. After the Revolution, Zvorykin left Russia and settled permanently in Paris, where he worked for the publishing house H. Piazza.
Condition Report
traces of age and handling 122 years
The product is used.
Dimensions
Height: 12.99 inches / 33 cm
Width: 10.43 inches / 26.5 cm
Features:
First edition
Language: Russian
Subject:
Modern original editions, Children's books, Illustrated, Short stories, Novels, Luxury bindings
Shipment with insurance and hand delivery; signature offered.
See photos please (cover page not bound)
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Children's books, Illustrated
Book title
Le conte de Mar'ya Morevna (122 ans )
Author/ Illustrator
Alexandre Afanassiev; Ivan Bilibin
Condition
Mixed / Multiple
Publication year oldest item
1904
Height
33 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
29.5 cm
Language
Russian
Original language
Yes
Publisher
B. Avaliani (Moscou)
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
12
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