Vintage Japanese Fairy Tales “Japanische Märchen” – Artia, Šerých Illustrated

Japanische Märchen und Volkserzählungen (Japanese Fairy Tales and Folk Stories)

A beautifully made Artia edition from Prague’s celebrated “Fairy Tales of the World” series, illustrated by modern Czech artists. Twenty-six traditional Japanese tales, from Momotaro the Peach Boy to The Crane’s Gratitude, are paired with Jaroslav Šerých’s moody ink-and-wash illustrations. A lovely gift for lovers of folklore, Japan or mid-century Czech book art.

DETAILS

* Retold by: M. Novák and Z. Černá
* Illustrator: Jaroslav Šerých
* Publisher: Artia, Prague
* Series: Märchen der Welt mit den Bildern moderner tschechischer Künstler
* Contents: 26 tales, incl. Momotaro, Urashima, The Grateful Crane, The Cat and the Monk and The Old Man Who Made Trees Bloom
* Pages: approx. 205 (last tale begins on p. 199)
* Language: German
* Binding: Hardcover with illustrated dust jacket, printed in Czechoslovakia

CONDITION

Good vintage condition. The dust jacket has small chips and light wear at the edges and corners, and a small mark on the back panel. The boards and pages are clean, with even light toning. Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition.

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SHIPPING

Carefully packed and shipped from Estonia with tracking within 1–3 business days.

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