The Tale of the Golden Cockerel, Alexander Pushkin — Unlimited Edition

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The Tale of the Golden Cockerel, Alexander Pushkin — Unlimited Edition

Name: The Tale of the Golden Cockerel, Alexander Pushkin — Unlimited Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4982
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Publication: London, The Golden Cockerel Press, 1936

Formatting: 16mo, pp. 23.

Condition Report: Near Fine. This fragile, small-format volume has survived in exceptional condition. The iconic yellow dust wrapper remains bright and complete, showing only minimal, trivial rubbing along the extremities, with the vivid red woodcut illustration entirely unfaded. It is securely housed in a protective clear sleeve. Internally, the binding is firm and perfectly square. The text block is immaculate; the pages remain crisp, clean, and entirely devoid of the foxing that frequently plagues this edition. The striking wood engravings are crisp and sharply impressed. A remarkably well-preserved, highly collectible copy of a delicate production.

Catalogue Note: This is the Unlimited (trade) edition of Pushkin’s classic fairy tale. It was issued directly following the highly scarce limited edition of only 100 copies (which were bound in cloth of gold).

Translated from the Russian by Hannah Waller, with an accompanying note by Raïssa Lomonossova, the text is beautifully illuminated with four striking wood engravings by Robert Gibbings. Gibbings, the renowned illustrator and engraver, owned and directed the press during its most creatively fertile era.

Printed in 11 pt Caslon Old Face type on machine-made paper, this edition was originally issued at 3s. 6d. and retains its original yellow paper jacket. Copies retaining this delicate wrapper in such unsullied condition have become increasingly uncommon on the open market, making this an excellent acquisition for collectors of private press and fine printing.

A captivating translation of Alexander Pushkin’s renowned verse fairy tale. When Tsar Dadon is gifted a magical golden cockerel to warn him of impending danger, he makes a rash promise to its provider, a promise that ultimately leads to his downfall through the seductions of a mysterious and beautiful queen. Pushkin's enchanting and cautionary folklore narrative is perfectly complemented by the distinct, bold aesthetic of the text's design.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Alexander Pushkin

Book Publisher: The Golden Cockerel Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Fantasy

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 23

Book Publication Year: 1936

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Illustrator: Robert Gibbings

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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