KRYLOV IVAN (1769-1844) Basni I.A. Krylova ['Fables of I.A. Krylov']. St. Petersburg: A.F. Devriena ed., [1911]. The finest pre-revolutionary gift edition, richly illustrated VIII, 216 pp. illus. 1 frontispiece (illustration), 47 plates; 31 × 23.5 cm. With 105 illustrations in the text and 48 colour plates based on original drawings by A.K. Zhaba. Text printed by Tip. A. Benke; colour plates printed by T-vo R. Golike i A. Vil'borg. Bound in the publisher's illustrated cloth, covers and spine embossed in gilt and colour, endpapers with moiré pattern. Very good condition. Slight traces of wear and soiling to binding, traces of rust due to staples, a few leaves and plates detached, slight traces of damp, foxing. Dedication dated 1944 on the front free endpaper. Alfons Konstantinovich Zhaba (1878-1942) was a Russian and Soviet artist, watercolourist, painter, illustrator and poster designer, associated with the Leningrad School of Art. The finest pre-revolutionary gift edition, richly illustrated, of I.A. Krylov's fables. At the buyer's request, we would be happy to provide a general condition report on the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.