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St. Petersburg: Tip. M. Stjasjulevich, 1881. First edition. Nikolay Nekrasov gained admiration from liberal and radical members of the intelligentsia due to his sympathetic poems about peasant Russia. He was not only a poet but also a critic and publisher.

New York, 1952. Original publisher's wrappers. 23 cm. 84 pages: portrait. Text in Russian. Very good copy.<br /> <br /> Lidiia Yakovlevna Nelidova-Fiveiskaia (1894-1978) - ballerina, poetess, wife of conductor Mikhail Mikhailovich Fiveisky. She performed in provincial theaters. In 1921, she emigrated and lived in the USA. In exile, Nelidova-Fiveiskaia published three collections of poems: "Snowdrops" (New York, 1927), "From Foreign Shores" (New York, 1939), and "Captured Moments" (New York, 1952), a Pushkin-related poem "Slave of Honor" (Chicago, 1929; New York, 1936), in 1943, the novel "The Right to Life." In 1956, the author returned to the USSR, where she lived in Irkutsk, Kharkiv, and later settled in Moscow. She died in 1978 and was buried at the Nikolo-Arkhangelsk cemetery.

New York, 1936. Second edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 24.2 x 16 cm. 67 pages: illustrations, portraits. Text in Russian. Frontis portrait of the author. This copy is inscribed and signed by the author and dedicated to the Ukrainian noble family member, Russian Prince A. M. Kochubey, in 1954. A nice copy with minor wear and light soiling to the wrappers.<br /> <br /> Uncommon Pushkiniana.

Moscow: Self-published, 1969. Original painted stapled cover. Baratov, N. (photographer). Book measures: 24 x 22 cm. [22] pages: [2] original gouache works and [4] photo reproductions. Typewritten text in Russian. Signed by S. Nemchina on the first two pages. <br /> <br /> Russian Artist's Book/Catalog. Each catalog cover is a unique creation by S. Nemchina, crafted individually for every copy. Inside, the catalog features another abstract work by the artist and four photo illustrations reproduced from photographic negatives courtesy of N. Baratov, who graciously supplied them for this purpose. The current exhibition showcased 111 works, with several pieces on loan from private collections.<br /> <br /> From the introductory text, "During an exhibition of S. Nemchina's work in the previous year, visitors witnessed the inaugural display, drawing inspiration from ancient Korean poets' poetry. Some of these pieces are being showcased again this year.… Read More

Saint Petersburg: Committee for the Popularization of Art Publications at the Russian Academy of the History of Material Culture, 1922. Publisher's wrappers. Mitrokhin, Dmitry (preface). 21 x 16 cm.79, [3] pages: illustrations; 11 portraits. Text in Russian. One of a limited edition of 500 copies. Each plate in the book is protected with a sheet of tracing paper. This particular copy has worn and soiled wrappers, several torn corners and little tears on several pages. <br /> <br /> A scarce exhibition catalog replete with sumptuous illustrations, featuring design contributions from renowned artists B. Kustodiev, M. Dobuzhinsky, and M. Kirnarsky. The creator of the exhibited works is Heorhiy Ivanovych Narbut (1886-1920), a celebrated graphic artist and illustrator with roots in both Russian and Ukrainian heritage. The catalog meticulously describes 92 exhibited items, and the first appendix contains a comprehensive bibliography of books either designed by Narbut or adorned with his… Read More

New York: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1917. Second edition. Publisher's cloth binding. Book measures: 19.5 x 14 cm. 293 pages: 32 plates. Text in English. Featuring a frontispiece portrait of Feodor Ivanovich Shaliapin (1873-1938). The book is in moderate condition, having some chipping, general wear, and a small tear at the upper portion of the spine.<br /> <br /> A comprehensive exploration of various forms of art in Russia, captured just prior to the Russian Revolution and the disintegration of the Russian military during World War One.

Moscow: Sovetskii Khudozhnik, 1950. Publisher's wrappers with the original dust jacket. Konstantinov, A. A., book design. Measuring 20.5 x 17.5 cm, this book is unpaginated and includes illustrations, color plates and a portrait. The text is in Russian. This is a good copy with minor wear to the dust jacket.<br /> <br /> The book, part of the "Masters of Soviet Art" series, serves as a comprehensive catalog showcasing the pivotal works of Boris Vladimirovich Ioganson, commonly recognized as B. V. Johanson. This distinguished Russian and Soviet painter and educator's oeuvre is meticulously documented, highlighting each painting as a significant milestone in the artist's creative evolution. These artworks represent invaluable contributions to the realm of Soviet art, underscoring the enduring impact of B. V. Johanson on the artistic landscape.

1933. Staple-stitched pamphlet. Deyneka, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich (artist). Book measures: 25 x 18 cm. 21 (85-106) pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. A gently used copy showing some chipping along the spine.<br /> <br /> This publication is an excerpt taken from the "Iskusstvo" magazine, presented as an illustrated pamphlet. It covers pages 85 to 106 and features a monograph on the Soviet painter and graphic artist Aleksandr Deyneka.<br /> <br /> Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Deyneka, a prominent Soviet painter, graphic artist, and sculptor, is celebrated as a key figure in Russian modernist figurative painting during the first half of the 20th century. His work "Collective Farmer on a Bicycle" is often cited as a quintessential example of the socialist realist style.

Moscow: All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions, 1931. Illustrated publisher's wrappers. 24.5 x 17.5 cm. 32 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. One of 14,200 copies. A fair copy with signs of wear, chipping and spotting.<br /> <br /> The 1931 issue of the Soviet magazine "Cultural Revolution" highlighted the initiatives and objectives of the Cultural Revolution in the USSR. This movement was a series of actions undertaken in Soviet Russia and the Soviet Union, targeting a profound reshaping of the cultural and ideological fabric of society. Its aim was to cultivate a novel cultural paradigm in line with the construction of a socialist society, which involved increasing the representation of the proletarian classes within the intelligentsia.<br /> <br /> Although the Cultural Revolution was envisioned as a comprehensive plan to reform national culture, its practical implementation often encountered delays and saw significant momentum primarily during the… Read More

Leningrad: Khudozhnik RSFSR, 1983. Publisher's wrappers. This book consists of 90 pages filled with illustrations. The text is in Russian, and it is a copy personally signed by Galia Shakirovna Imasheva on the title page. Additionally, the book includes a folding exhibition leaflet, limited to only 300 copies.<br /> <br /> Galia Shakirovna Imasheva (1915-1995) was a Soviet theater artist renowned for her contributions to the field. She achieved the prestigious title of People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1973 and was honored as the laureate of the State Prize named after K. S. Stanislavsky in 1967. It is worth noting that Galia Shakirovna Imasheva holds a special place in history as the first Bashkir woman to establish herself as a professional artist.

Moscow: T-va I. D. Sytina, 1915. Hardcover. History of Russian Art" is a fascinating book by Viktor Aleksandrovich Nikolsky, a renowned art historian who lived from 1875 to 1934. It is a lifetime edition with 305 illustrations in the text and 16 plates. illustrations. The book is divided into three sections: the art of Ancient Rus, Moscow Rus, and the art of the 18th century. Unfortunately, only the first volume was published due to the intensification of revolutionary events. The second volume was supposed to cover the "Art of the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries.

Moscow: Vsekokhudozhnik, 1934. Original illustrated paperback. Book measures: 21.5 x 16 cm. 121 pages: 39 illustrations. Text in Russian. Series: Biblioteka Vsekokhudozhnika II, edited by Iu. M. Slavinsky. A very good copy with light wear along the edges.<br /> <br /> Viktor Alexandrovich Nikolsky (1875, Moscow - 1934, Yalta) - Art Historian and Critic" - Viktor Alexandrovich Nikolsky made significant contributions as an art historian and critic. He was involved with the exhibition department of the Moscow newspaper "Russian Word" from 1916 to 1917, and penned articles about the "Union of Russian Artists" and "Moscow Salon", as well as on the works of S.T. Konenkov and O. Rodin. He authored monographs on V. I. Surikov (1910) and P. P. Konchalovsky (1936), and wrote "The History of Russian Art" (1915, reissued in 1923 with a foreword by P. P. Muratov). Nikolsky also worked for the State Academy of Artistic Sciences (GAKhN) and organized an… Read More

Leningrad: Artist of the RSFSR, 1959. Publisher's wrappers with the original dust jacket. Kirillin, Iu. V., book design. This book consists of 50 pages filled with illustrations and measures 22 x 16.5 cm. One of 3000 copies. The dust jacket illustrated by G. N. Traugot. It is a slightly worn copy, still in the publisher's wrappers, and comes with the original dust jacket. However, it's worth noting that the dust jacket has some damage on the top of the spine.<br /> <br /> Alexandra Shchekotikhina-Pototskaya (1892-1967) was a Russian artist renowned for her expertise in graphic arts and porcelain painting, whose artistic inspiration was deeply rooted in her Russian Old Believers heritage and her grandfather's involvement in iconography. Her work is notably influenced by Russian folklore and icons, reflecting a profound connection to her cultural background. In her portrayals of figures, Shchekotikhina-Pototskaya places significant emphasis on costume, a theme that held… Read More

Paris: Federation Mondiale des Invalides Russes, 1966. First edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 23 x 16 cm. 96 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. Good copy.<br /> <br /> In this first edition, the author, Captain Vyacheslav Savvich Novikov (1889-1964), discusses the alterations made to the Russian state emblem, the double-headed eagle, over 445 years under different reigns. The author suggests that a mystical significance accompanied these modifications.

Leipzig: Werkstätten der Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst, 1976. First edition. Soft cover. Very Good. Weise, Dieter. 27 pages; Dimensions: 21 x 25 cm; Language: German.