Trois histoires pour enfants. [Three Children's Tales for voice and piano] [Kirchmeyer 24-1. De Lerma H10.], 1920

Contained in brown paper wrapping with list of contents in Stravinsky's hand in purple ink: "Ière Epreuves de l'Edition J. & W. Chester des: 1) 3 Pieces pour Clar. 2) Piano-Rag-Music; 3) 4 Chants russes 4) 3 Histoires pour enfants 5) Chant des Bateliers du Volga (orch.) 6) Suite du "Soldat" (Piano, Clar. et Violon) [this sixth piece is not included among the present sets of proofs]."

With a note in the hand of Soulima Stravinsky attesting to the fact that the manuscript annotations to the proofs are in his father's hand.

Sets of proof sheets, all with significant corrections, alterations, and annotations by the composer in red, black and purple ink, blue crayon, and pencil. [London]: J. & W. Chester [PN J.W.C. 3830], 1920. Folio. Unbound. 6 leaves paginated 2-7 printed in white on a green background on rectos only.

Tilimbom, pp. 2-3 Les cannards, les cygnes, les oies..., pp. 4-5 L'ours, p. 6 (text)-7

First two songs dated "1917" in pencil by Stravinsky at upper right corner of first leaf under his printed name; the remaining song dated "1915" in Stravinsky's autograph. Kirchmeyer 24-1. De Lerma H10 (later 1923 Schott edition only).