951 - MARSHAK S.YA. (1887-1964)

MARSHAK S.YA. (1887-1964) Yashchik-rasskazchik: Zagadki [The Storytelling Box: Riddles]. Leningrad: State Publishing House, 1928. [12] pp.: ill.; 9.5 x 14.5 cm. Illustrated by E. Dorfman and B. Tatarinov. In the publisher’s illustrated wrapper. In good condition. Minor rubbing, rust marks from the staples. A toy book with two-colour illustrations: on each spread a red drawing is printed over a blue one. To see both the riddle and its answer, the book came with sheets of transparent coloured paper (not preserved). The illustrations were created jointly by Elizaveta Grigorievna Dorfman (1899-1942) and Boris Fyodorovich Tatarinov, who together produced several similar books: ‘Where Is the Cat?’ (1929), ‘Blue Riddles - Red Answers’ (1929) and ‘What Is It?’ (1929). E.G. Dorfman studied at the Academy of Arts under K.S. Petrov-Vodkin and worked in book graphics, creating illustrations and posters in the Suprematist and Cubist styles. She died during the Siege of Leningrad. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.