Peasants and Other Stories [1–5] 6–447 [448–454]: [9] leaves

[1–5] 6–447 [448–454]: [9] leaves of colour plates (facing pp

A near-fine example overall

mostly focused to the spine and joints

This book has aged superbly and shows few

they are the world's finest ornithological illustrations

Peasants and Other Stories [1–5] 6–447 [448–454]: [9] leavesPeasants and Other Stories, by Anton Chekhov. Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1977. Limited Edition. Illustrated by Frederick Schneider. Publisher's ornate full leather binding with raised bands and gilt lettering to spine, all edges gilt, silk moir endpapers and ribbon marker. Very good condition. Lightest of wear to the gilded edges and binding, as pictured. Inside immaculate; no previous owner's inscriptions, nor any marginalia. A nice example.