By Ivan Krylov; W. R. S. Ralston
London   Strahan and Co
8" by 5" [7], viii-xlii, [2], 180, 32pp
The second edition of this English translation of the Russian fables of Ivan Krylov, the best known fabulist of Russia. Illustrated throughout.
By Ivan Krylov; W. R. S. Ralston

1869 Krilof and His Fables

London   Strahan and Co
8" by 5" [7], viii-xlii, [2], 180, 32pp
The second edition of this English translation of the Russian fables of Ivan Krylov, the best known fabulist of Russia. Illustrated throughout.
£130.00
: 0.5kgs / : 755P21

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Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

The second edition of this work.

A selection of the Russian fables of Ivan Krylov, often of a satirical tone.

Krylov is Russia's best known fabulist. Early in his career his fables were loosely based on Aesop and la Fontaine, but as his career progressed his works because more and more original.

Illustrated with in-text engravings throughout.

Translated from Russian to English by William Ralston Shedden-Ralston.

Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso the front endpaper. 

Thirty-two pages of publisher's adverts to the rear.

Condition

In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. A little rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few scattered spots.

Very Good

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