1812 War in Fables Basni Narbut Krylov

First edition of traditional Russian fables about the Napolenic war by Ivan Krylov, illustrated with silhouettes designed by Egor Narbut. An introduction by N O Lerner, followed by the poems 'Wolf in the Kennels', 'Oboz', 'Crow and the Chicken' and 'Pike and Cat'. The volume concludes with a notes section, again written by N O Lerner. Good condition, rebound in the modern cover with original covers preserved, light staining on the folds, red pencil marking on the top corner of the second page. 33 pages.