The Twelve Ravens: A Lithuanian Fairy Tale
by Ratas, Vaclovas; (Illustrator) Paulius Jurkus and Mary J. Kinney (Editors)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near fine/Good
- Seller
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
München: T. J. Vizgirda, 1949. Limited edition. Hardcover. Near fine/Good. 4to. 28pp. Cream-colored textured paper over boards blocked with title on the upper board. Artist book illustrated with nine original woodcuts by Vaclovas Ratas, initials in plates, hand-set letterpress text. Volume XXVII of "Lithuania - Country and Nation." Light age-toning else a fine copy. The scarce illustrated dustwrapper is present. The spine has largely perished and has been professionally mended and stabilized with archival tissue; there are several small closed marginal tears, and some browning of the paper around the edges. Overall a very good copy.
One of 560 signed and numbered copies. This is number 154, and signed by the artist.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Thorn Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23534
- Title
- The Twelve Ravens: A Lithuanian Fairy Tale
- Author
- Ratas, Vaclovas; (Illustrator) Paulius Jurkus and Mary J. Kinney (Editors)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited edition
- Publisher
- T. J. Vizgirda
- Place of Publication
- München
- Date Published
- 1949
- Bookseller catalogs
- Rare Books;
Terms of Sale
Thorn Books
All books returnable for any reason within seven days, providing only that they are received in the same condition as shipped. Shipments to an Arizona address must add appropriate sales tax. Libraries billed.
About the Seller
Thorn Books
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Tucson, Arizona
About Thorn Books
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