Description: The Queen of Spades and Other Stories by Alexander PushkinPublished by The Folio Society in 2014 Translated by Alan Myers, notes by Andrew Kahn, introduced by Rachel Polonsky, illustrated by Anna & Elena Balbusso. 240 × 163 × 28 mm. Pp. [i–iv] v–xvii [xviii], [1–4] 5–300 [301–302]: [7] leaves of colour plates (facing pp. [iii], 30, 39, 103, 151, 166 and 246). Type: Bembo. Printed and bound by Grafos in full pink cloth blocked in black and silver with a design by the artist sisters; red endleaves printed with repeat heart design in black. Silver slip case. The ‘other’ stories are Tales of the late Ivan Petrovich Belkin, The captain’s daughter and Peter the Great’s blackamoor. The binding design was used to create notebooks, with ruled paper, for marketing campaigns and events. With the spine reading ‘A Folio Notebook’ in gold, the dimensions were reduced to 216 × 129 × 19 mm. CONDITION REPORT Near-fine book with pages tightly bound and free of any inscriptions. In like slipcase with a little shelf-wear and the slightest, most innocuous bump to rear. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. PACKING, SHIPPING AND RETURNS We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.
Price: 52 GBP
Location: Colchester
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Binding: Fine Binding
Non-Fiction Subject: Literature, Poetry & Criticism
Language: English
Illustrator: Anna and Elena Balbusso
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Slipcase
Fiction Subject: Short Stories & Anthologies
Author: Alexander Pushkin
Publisher: Folio Society
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom