A. Tolstoy; Irina Zheleznova [translator] — Emelya and the Pike

Moscow, Malysh Publishers, 1981. Paperback. A smart translated edition of this classic Russian folktale, with pop-up illustrations. A translated edition of a classic Russian folktale for children, originally adapted by Russian writer of historical fiction, Count Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy. Illustrated with seven full-colour folding scenes. Collated complete with all features in perfect working condition. Translated by Irina Zheleznova, a Russian writer and translator. Illustrated by Anna Barsukova, a Russian illustrator and artist. In the original pictorial paper covered card binding. Externally, very smart with light bumping and minor wear to the extremities. The odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. All folding features are in perfect working condition. Previous owner's small bookplate to the front pastedown. Near Fine . Ill.: A. Barsukov. Near Fine .