The Twelve Ravens
by Ratas, Vaclovas; SIGNED,Paulius Jurkus (Editor)
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Good/Poor
- Seller
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West Molesey, Surrey, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Munich: T. J. Vizgirda, 1949. First English edition of this Lithuanian fairy tale with woodcuts by Vaclovas Ratas, translation revised by Mary J. Kinney and text edited by Paulius Jurkus. 29 pages in clean condition but browned as usual due to quality of paper used. SIGNED by artist number 313 of unspecifed limited edition. Previous owners nmes on first blank page dated 1951contains 9 full page woodcuts. Outer boards are a little browned to edges worn on corners, some loss to top of spine and repaired split to spine. Dustwrapper is browned on inside which shows a little in places on front, edges of wrapper are worn with a couple of small losses, the wrapper is in two halves the centre thin strip has gone, rear interior fold has clear tape repair. Not a perfect example but still a presentable example of this collectable book. SEE IMAGES, DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUST.. Signed by Artist. First English Translation Signed. Boards. Good/Poor. Illus. by Vaclovas Ratas. 12 ¼ x 9 ¾ Inches. Hardcover.
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- Bookseller
- Books Bought and Sold (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008237
- Title
- The Twelve Ravens
- Author
- Ratas, Vaclovas; SIGNED,Paulius Jurkus (Editor)
- Illustrator
- Vaclovas Ratas
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Poor
- Edition
- First English Translation Signed
- Publisher
- T. J. Vizgirda
- Place of Publication
- Munich
- Date Published
- 1949
- Size
- 12 ¼ x 9 ¾ Inches
- Keywords
- Art Woodcuts, Signedby Artist, Noisbn. Folk Tales, Literature
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Illustrated; Signed Copies;
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About the Seller
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Biblio member since 2005
West Molesey, Surrey
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