Bidspirit auction | ”Miorita” Ed. Z.Dumitrescu-Busulenga. Illus. Emil

”Miorita” Ed. Z.Dumitrescu-Busulenga. Illus. Emil Chendea With record 1972 Bucharest - ”Miorita” Ed. Z.Dumitrescu-Busulenga. Illus. Emil Chendea With record 1972 Bucharest Editura Albatros (in collaboration with the National Committee of UNESCO for The International Book Year 1972),1972.. 29 x 19.7 cm. 62 (unpaginated) pp. With seven double page sized original zincographies by Emil Chendea and a great number of coloured initials. The flyleaves and the cover of the record (enclosed) also illustrated by the artist. Bound as block book. All texts in Romanian, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish. Rough natural linen with embossing in black on the covers and spine. The Miorita ballad, is perhaps, the most eloquent Romanian folk poem ever created, summing up the most important beliefs of this nation. The poem is proof of the strong connection between man and nature in the Romanian people, and it inspired countless artists and poets throughout the years. Cover slightly worn, Spine damaged to top and bottom. Right edge of the envelope for record torn. Binding started getting loose Brown paper to edges Weight: 520gr.