{"product_id":"fedorov-davydov-a-a-the-tale-of-the-underground-folk-skazka-o-podzemnom-narodtse-1910-in-russian","title":"Fedorov-Davydov, A. A. The Tale of the Underground Folk (Skazka o podzemnom narodtse), 1910. In Russian.","description":"\u003cp\u003eА. А. Федоров-Давыдов. Сказка о подземном народце.\u003cbr\u003eМосква: Издание В. М. Саблина, 1910.\u003cbr\u003e[19] с. : ил. ; 28,3×23 см. В издательском составном иллюстрированном твердом переплете. В удовлетворительном состоянии. Потертости, надрывы переплета, повреждения уголков, загрязнения в блоке. Отсутствует 4 страницы (иллюстрация на развороте).\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003eA. A. Fedorov-Davydov.\u003cbr\u003eThe Tale of the Underground Folk (Skazka o podzemnom narodtse).\u003cbr\u003eMoscow: V. M. Sablin Publishing, 1910.\u003cbr\u003e[19] pp. : illus. ; 28.3×23 cm. In the publisher's composite illustrated hardback binding. In satisfactory condition. Scuffs, tears to the binding, damaged corners, and stains within the text block. Missing 4 pages (double-page illustration).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1910 large-format edition is an enchanting example of pre-revolutionary Russian children's literature by Alexander Alexandrovich Fedorov-Davydov (1873–1936), a prolific writer, editor, and translator who would later become a foundational figure in Soviet children's media as one of the creators of the legendary \"Murzilka\" magazine. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the Russian fairy tale tradition, including the arrangement of whimsical motifs concerning hidden worlds and the secret lives of subterranean creatures. Known for his ability to weave moral lessons into captivating narratives, Fedorov-Davydov here presents a story that captures the Silver Age's fascination with fantasy and nature.  As a vital primary source, this volume documents the high production standards of V. M. Sablin's publishing house, which was renowned for its aesthetically sophisticated children's books that often featured Art Nouveau influences. Although this copy lacks 4 pages (two leaves), which included a significant double-page illustration, it remains a valuable artifact of early 20th-century book design and pedagogical history. This edition is a significant bibliographical rarity for collectors of early Russian children's books, scholars of Fedorov-Davydov’s work, and historians of Russian graphic arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44132115709994,"sku":"BOOK-FEDA-9EJA","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/IMG_9181.jpg?v=1772121408","url":"https:\/\/stanzararebooks.com\/products\/fedorov-davydov-a-a-the-tale-of-the-underground-folk-skazka-o-podzemnom-narodtse-1910-in-russian","provider":"Stanza Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}