Krilof and His Fables

by Ralston, W.R.S

First Edition

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Book Description

London: Strahan and Co, 1869. A very nice copy of a scarce book about Krilof, the Russian fabulist and his fables. Original green cloth with gilt diagonal line design and title in bottom heavy gilt lettering. No fading on the spine and gilt still fresh. The front cover design is repeated in blind on the back, where there is a bubble in the cloth. Very slight edgewear to the corners. Pages xlii, 180 with index to fables. Plus 32 pages publisher ads. Fine inside with no stains or foxing, and no prior owner marks. Protected in clear, mylar dustjacket. "Dalziel Bros Engravers & Printers" emblem is on the copyright page. Krilof was to Russians what La Fontaine was to the French, and every Russian child got a dose of his fables in school. . First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine. Illus. by Woodcuts By Arthur Boyd Houghton and Zwecker. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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