THE CHEESE DOLL by Abanindranath Tagore
Drawings by SATYAJIT RAY
pp. ii, 40
With 14 drawings by SATYAJIT RAY
1 drawing is full-page, the rest in various sizes in the text. 12 printed in red, 2 in red and black.
CALCUTTA: Signet Press
Published December 1945
Translated by Nilima Devi
2-page introduction by Amiya Chakravarty
Original illustrated paper-covered boards with cloth strip for spine.
Size 11 x 7.5 inches
English translation of Abanindranath Tagore's classic children's book 'Khirer Putul'
A child's bookplate pasted on front endpaper.
At the time Ray illustrated this highly elusive rarity he was only 24, having started work with D. J. Keymer, a British advertising agency, two years earlieras a junior visualiser on Rs 80 per month. He subsequently also worked for Signet Press, a newly-started publishing house, designing book covers and illustrating a children's version of Pather Panchali. But he was unknown at the time he did this book and his involvement in cinema was still in the distant future. Published soon after the end of WWII the paper used reflects wartime economy and going by its scarcity the edition must have been quite small.
This lot will be sold in "as is" condition.
There may be some minor tears/creases scratches, or holes commensurate with age that may not be visible in the images.
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