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1903 Marya Morevna
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Description
Colour Plates, First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding
The first edition of this work to be illustrated by Ivan Bilibin.
In the original Russian.
This work is part of a series of skazki, fairy tales, commissioned by the Tsari government in 1899, which helped to launch Ivan Bilibin's career.
'Marya Morevna', or 'The Death of Koschei the Deathless', is a Russian fairy tale about an evil immortal man named Koschei, who mances young women with his magic.
Koshchei is an archetypal male antagonist in Russian folklore. In this tale, he is discovered chained in the dudgeon of a beautiful warrior princess, and, once released, terrorised those around him.
This tale was originally by Alexander Afanasyev, who published nearly six hundred fairy and folk tales during his life. He is considered to be the Russian counterpart to the Brothers Grimm.
Illustrated in colour throughout by Ivan Bilibin, who took part in the mir iskusstva.
Collated, complete.
Condition
In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. Wraps are a little discoloured with light handling marks. Light edge wear to the wraps. A small amount of loss to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with a couple of scattered spots.
Very Good
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