Author: Tschukowsky, K. (Chukovskii, Kornei)
Title: Mein Telephon (Telephone)
Description: Leningrad (St. Petersburg), Meshdunarodnaja kniga; Detisdat Z.K.W.L.K.S.M. 1936. German edition. German edition; 8 3/4 x 6 3/4; pp. 3-15, [1]; original pictorial wraps; small nicks to tips of spine; a bit of age-toning to back wrap; very light wear to corners; illustrated with black & white drawings; very good condition. A German translation of one of beloved author Kornei Chukovskii's (1882 - 1969) best known tales "Telephone," originally released in 1926, which together with "Mukha-Tsokotukha" and "Barmalei" are still considered masterpieces of children's literature and are published to this day. The book features the drawings of graphic artist and illustrator Vladimir Konashevich (1888 - 1963). The tale was translated by Karl Elster - a German emigrant living in Russia - who also worked on several other of Chukovskii's books and on numerous works on international relations and finance. Very good .

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