{"product_id":"fairy-tales-of-the-gypsies-of-russia-1991-vintage-romani-folklore-collection","title":"Fairy Tales of the Gypsies of Russia (1991) – Vintage Romani Folklore Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"460\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover a fascinating collection of authentic Romani oral traditions with this original \u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e1991 edition of \u003cem data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eFairy Tales of the Gypsies of Russia\u003c\/em\u003e (Сказки цыган России)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Published in Moscow by \u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eKniga\u003c\/strong\u003e, this beautifully designed miniature hardcover preserves traditional stories translated from the Romani language into Russian during the final year of the Soviet Union.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eCombining folklore, ethnography, and striking book design, this edition offers readers an opportunity to explore the rich storytelling traditions of Romani communities in Russia. Alongside the tales, the volume includes an informative introduction discussing Romani history, culture, language, and customs, making it valuable for both collectors and researchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eIts elegant miniature format, textured hardcover, built-in ribbon bookmark, and expressive color illustrations by \u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eV. Goshko\u003c\/strong\u003e make this book an attractive collectible as well as an engaging literary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c7c49r\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14eqnrv\" data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eTraditional Romani folk tales translated into Russian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tc5zp0\" data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eLegends, myths, and moral stories from Romani oral tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bwyb7r\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eScholarly introduction on Romani history and culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uvqc43\" data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eDiscussion of language, customs, beliefs, and community life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bs75u3\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eFull-page and double-page color illustrations by V. Goshko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3hh6by\" data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oiqf1a\" data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairy Tales of the Gypsies of Russia (Сказки цыган России)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1el7unq\" data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kniga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kq8im5\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moscow, USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"178908x\" data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1obkxz6\" data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian (translated from Romani)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bmkhvg\" data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e V. Goshko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vkaifd\" data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover, miniature pocket edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"umyliw\" data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original ribbon bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eVery Good Vintage Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ef2v3c\" data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eOriginal miniature hardcover remains firm and structurally sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19oesxj\" data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eBinding is tight and complete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kj365i\" data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eOriginal ribbon bookmark is present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ud1fne\" data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003ePages are clean, bright, and free of writing or highlighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g4oqqy\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eColor illustrations remain vivid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zyah16\" data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eLight shelf wear consistent with careful storage and age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18w9r2l\" data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eWhy Collect This Book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w90h9i\" data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eAuthentic collection of Romani folklore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qit8u6\" data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003ePublished during the final year of the USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sog7xd\" data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eBeautiful miniature gift edition with ribbon bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9gz4rh\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eFeatures expressive artwork by V. 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