📝 Item Description:
Title: Русские народные сказки (Russian Folk Tales)
Publisher: "Yunatstva" (Юнацтва), Minsk, USSR (now Belarus)
Year of Publication: 1984
Language: Russian
Format: Hardcover / Brown textured boards with gold-toned embossed illustration
Dimensions: Approx. 20.4 x 13.0 cm (8.0 x 5.1 inches)
Pages: 334 pages
About the Book:
This is an authentic vintage Soviet-era collection of classic Russian folk tales published in 1984 as part of the "Library of Domestic and Foreign Classics" series. The book includes a wide array of traditional stories categorized into animal tales (such as "Kurochka Ryaba", "Teremok", "Repka"), fairy tales, and everyday life tales. It is beautifully compiled by M. A. Kazberuk and features classic black-and-white graphic illustrations and decorative drop caps at the beginning of the stories.
🔍 Condition Report (Please Read Before Buying)
This is a vintage pre-owned book from 1984. It shows visible signs of age, use, and wear. Please review the attached photos (image.1png through image_24.png) carefully to evaluate the condition:
Cover: Good vintage condition with some light shelf wear and edge rubbing.
Binding: The text block remains intact, but there are instances of paper separation/tears near the inner spine gutter on some pages.
Pages: The pages have naturally yellowed over time due to age.
Flaws & Markings:
There is a notable tear on the outer edge of pages 5/6 affecting the margin text of "Teremok" (image_5.png / image_6.png ).
Some minor staining and foxing spots are present on several pages.
Pen Markings: The back endpaper contains blue ink pen scribbles/handwriting (image_23.png).
The book is sold AS IS.
Perfect for collectors of Soviet vintage printings, folklore enthusiasts, or those looking for authentic nostalgia.
📦 Shipping & Handling
Carefully packed to ensure safe transit.
Worldwide shipping with a tracking number.
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