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A book for boys
translation by Marja Konopnicka
XXII illustrated edition. Warsaw 1948,Gebethner and Wolff, pp. 341,[3], illustrations.on separate boards; format: 15x21 cm;
PUBLISHER'S HARDCOVER IN HALF CLOTH WITH EMBOSSED LETTERING ON SPINE
Cover signed by Jan Marcin Szancer.
Jan Marcin Szancer (b.1902 ) - Polish graphic artist, illustrator of books for children, friend and collaborator of Jan Brzechwa. He is the author of illustrations for more than 200 books, including Andersen's Fairy Tales, Mr. Kleks Academy, Mr. Doremi and his seven daughters, Brzechwa's children, Za król Jelonka, Tuwim's Locomotive, O krasnoludki i o sierotka Marysi Konopnickiej, Pinocchio and many, many others. Millions of Polish children grew up on his magical illustrations.
BDB-/ condition, slight scuffing of edges, NICE piece.
