Hans C. Andersen, Heorhiy Narbut

Prygun / The Jumpers

Knebel

1913

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First-edition Russian translation of Hans Christian Andersen's tale Prygun (The Jumpers), wonderfully illustrated by Heorhiy Narbut.

  • Hans Christian Andersen (Danish).
  • Heorhiy Narbut (Ukrainian).
  • Moscow: Knebel, 1913.
  • Quarto.
  • Bound in original printed thick wrappers.


Prygun was published by one of the most important figures in the history of Russian picture books. Joseph Knebel prioritized illustration over text and was the first to specialize in children’s book design. Prygun is from the gift series, which featured folktales from around the world.

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Small stain to edge of cover.

Owner’s initials in ink to top left of cover.

Wear is consistent with age and use.


 

Product is used.

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First Edition

Language

Russian

Subject

Childrens, Illustrated, Modern first editions

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