Search Results: Titles starting with N from RARE PAPER INC

Patterson, NJ: Author's publ, 1955. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 21.5 x 14 cm. 441 pages: portrait. Text in Russian. A gently worn and soiled copy with a minor fold along the front wrapper; light foxing throughout the book.<br /> <br /> This novel is the first part of a trilogy based on the fate of Kuban' Cossacks in the first two decades of the 20th century and deals with the period leading up to the First World War.<br /> <br /> Fedor Kubansky - Kuban Cossack, priest. In 1938, he was repressed and imprisoned in camps for three years. In 1942, he was mobilized and sent to the front, where he was captured. He avoided repatriation to the Soviet Union, and from 1949, he lived in the USA. In 1963, he was ordained a priest (Orthodox Church in America). Served as rector in Jackson, New Jersey. Author of numerous publications and books about the Russian Cossacks.

Madrid: Author's publication, 1965. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 21 x 15.5 cm. 224 pages: portraits. Text in Russian. One of [500] copies printed. A gently age-worn copy with a little crease on the front wrapper and light foxing throughout. <br /> <br /> An emigre rarity and one of the most valuable materials in Russian military history. According to Andre Savine, the book never reached the market.<br /> <br /> In this book, the author describes his memories of life in Russia from a young age until the collapse of the Empire. In it, he gives a realistic assessment of events and apt characteristics of commanders known throughout Russia. The book describes the tragedy of the Russian officers captured by the revolutionary storm. "The first advantage of Dreyer's book is that it is written in excellent Russian..." (from a review of the era).<br /> <br /> Vladimir Nikolaevich Von Dreyer (1876-1967). - Major General of the General… Read More

Moscow: Novaia Moskva, 1923. Original wrapper is pasted on a board. 30 x 23 cm. 216 columns [4] pages. Text in Russian. One of 6000 copies. With the "People's Commissariat for Foreign Affairs (N.K.I.D.) club" stamp and inscriptions on several pages.<br /> <br /> The first issue of the literary criticism magazine that operated in Moscow from 1923 to 1925 as an official publication of the Russian Association of Proletarian Writers saw the collaboration of notable figures such as D. Bedny, A. Bezymensky, V. Narbut, L. Reisner, S. Rodov, A. Serafimovich, and others. This magazine ardently advocated for adherence to the party's literary guidelines during the era of the New Economic Policy (NEP) and stood firmly against private publishing houses. Much like the Proletkultists, the "Napostovites" held a critical stance toward any creative endeavors deemed "non-proletarian" and the classical literary legacy.<br /> <br /> Remarkably, this magazine… Read More

Regensburg: Nakl. Vyd-va, 1947. Fifth edition. Publisher's wrappers. Lutsyk, Stepan (illustrator). Book measures: 21 x 15 cm. 2 volumes: 104 and 122 pages. Text in Ukrainian. With the stamp'Permitted by authority of Military Government', indicating that it was permitted by the Military Administration. Both covers feature illustrations by the Ukrainian artist Stepan Lutsyk, who was also a resident of the displaced persons camp in Regensburg, Germany. The first volume is in fair condition, exhibiting signs of wear with light damage to the spine and chipping along the edges. The second volume also shows wear, with the title page damaged and the spine restored using paper tape.<br /> <br /> Books published in displaced persons (DP) camps after WWII are considered as rare and difficult to come by. Initially, such publications were produced using duplicating machines such as mimeographs, but as time went on, they began to have larger print runs.

[Munich]: Miloserdnyi Samarianin, 1947. Original wrappers. Dimensions: 20.5 × 15 cm. 56 pages. Text in Russian. With the printed censorship note, "Approved by UNRRA, Team - 631". There is some wear and fading to wrappers and rare pencil notes in the text, but it is still in very good condition for a book that was meant to be heavily used.<br /> <br /> This book was published by the Russian refugees and printed in a very small run to be distributed in post-war Germany's Displaced Persons (DP) camps. Due to difficult circumstances in those camps, including a lack of resources and military censorship, such publications are a testament to the resilience and determination of the displaced persons community during this challenging time in history.

Lviv: Nakladom Selians'koi Biblioteky, 1921. Publisher's wrappers. Compiled from folk songs by I. Marusyn. Book measures: 13.5 x 10.5 cm. 31 pages with text in Ukrainian. A very fragile copy with signs of chipping along the edges.

Moscow: Krestianskaia gazeta, 1938. Hardcover bound in cloth. Tikhovon, N. G. (cover design). 29.5 x 22.5 cm. 94 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. A fair copy with dozens of pages restored with tape, along with chipping and wear to the text block.<br /> <br /> A Soviet magazine dedicated to folk art, music, craft, theatre, and dance, enriched with black and white illustrations throughout.

Zagorsk, 1957. Publisher's wrappers. Glinkin, M. D., cover design. This comprehensive guide consists of 127 pages written in Russian and is abundantly illustrated with visuals. This catalog provides an extensive and detailed exploration of a captivating exhibition showcasing Russian folk art. It offers readers a visually rich and informative experience, inviting them to immerse themselves in the diverse and vibrant realm of Russian folk traditions.

Moscow: AKhR, 1930. Illustrated cover. Sheverdyaev, Nikolay Alekseevich (cover design). 17.5 × 12.5 cm. 71 pages: illustrations, plates. The front wrapper features a wood engraving by Nikolai Alekseevich Sheverdyaev. Text in Russian. A good copy.<br /> <br /> This book explores the life and artistic odyssey of Abram Efimovich Arkhipov (1862-1930), a celebrated Russian painter who was affiliated with both The Wanderers art collective and the Union of Russian Artists.

Moscow: USSR Academy of Arts, 1959. Publisher's wrappers. A Soviet exhibition catalog consisting of 36 pages with 42 illustrations. The text is in Russian, and it is one of 1500 copies. On the back of the front wrappers, there is a bookplate that reads, "From the books of Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz." This copy is in very good condition with only minor wear to the wrappers. <br /> <br /> As of January 2024, there is only one known copy of the book, which is located in the Central Institute for Art History in Munich, according to OCLC records.<br /> <br /> Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983) was a Soviet botanist-systematist, historian of science, and bibliographer. He is best known for compiling the biographical and bibliographic dictionary titled "Russian Botanists.

Winnipeg: Vydano Zakhodom Soiuzu Ukrainok Kanady, 1945. Original wrappers. The book is in good condition. Moroz-Storozhuk, A. T. (cover illustrator). Octavo (23 x 15.5 cm). 105 pages: illustrations throughout. Text in Ukrainian. The "Pryvatna biblioteka Osypa i Anastazii Kochan zda" stamp on the front cover and title page; "1822" handwritten on the title and the last pages; some wear to wrappers; water spots along the spine and text block; small chips along edges. <br /> OCLC Number: 5854437. <br /> <br /> In 1945, the Union of Ukrainian Women in Canada published this book, becoming a "national-cultural-educational textbook." It was written by a great Ukrainian scientist and patriot, Sofiia Fedorivna Rusova. The book highlights fifteen prominent Ukrainian women, including Lesya Ukrainka, Olga Kobylyanska, Natalia Kobrynska, Ulyana Kravchenko, Marko Vovchok, among others.

Moscow: V. Khlebnikov, 1926. First edition. Publisher's wrappers. 21.5 × 18.5 cm. 39 pages. Text in Russian. Worn copy with tears to edges.<br /> <br /> In this first edition of Khlebnikov's late work "The Present," readers can find posthumous verses by the poet and poems by Al'vek (S. Izrailovich Pinkus-Iosif). Furthermore, the volume includes the first bibliography of Khlebnikov's published works and contributions from Sillov between 1908 and 1925.

Na chuzhyni [Innsbruck]: Dobra knyzhka, 1950. 102 [2] pages. Text in Ukrainian. Translated by Iaroslav Chuma (Translation of Facing life). Dobra knyzhka vyp. 140. Cover design by Myron Levytsky. A good, partially uncut copy showing light chipping on the front cover and a tear on the back cover. As of April 2024, OCLC locates only one institutional copy at the University of Toronto.<br /> <br /> A rare publication crafted by Ukrainian refugees for their own community, circulated within the Displaced Persons (DP) camps in post-war Germany. The challenging conditions, marked by limited resources and rigorous military censorship, significantly elevate the value of these publications.<br /> <br /> Raoul Plus, SJ (1882 - 1958), was a French Jesuit priest and accomplished author.<br /> <br /> Buchynskyj 120.

Augsburg: Nakladom Hurtivni paperu, 1948. Illustrated wrappers. 43 pages: illustrations, maps. 21 cm. Text in Ukrainian. Cover design by Volodymyr Sichynskyi. A copy with the damaged wrappers.<br /> <br /> The book explores the profound historical significance of the Ukrainian nation's name, revealing how it serves to unify people and define collective identity. Tracing the evolution of names across history, it illuminates the struggles and sacrifices endured to establish and preserve them. Through engaging narratives and insightful analysis, the text delves into the intricate interplay between names, territories, and cultural heritage, providing a compelling perspective on the rich tapestry of Ukrainian history.<br /> <br /> Volodymyr Sichynsky (1894-1962) was an accomplished architect and graphic artist. He studied at prestigious institutions such as the St. Petersburg Institute of Civil Engineers and Charles University in Prague. In 1930, he co-founded the Association… Read More

[Riga], 1942. Publisher's illustrated wrappers. [Yupatov, Alexey (1911 - 1975)] (illustrator). Book measures: 20.8 x 14.6 cm. 28 [4] pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. A rare children's book presumably published in Nazi-occupied Riga in 1942.

Moscow: Moscow Artists' Union of the RSFSR, 1959. This exhibition catalog commemorates Nikolay Vasilievich Ustinov's (1906-1994) solo show held at the Exhibition Gallery of the Moscow Union of Artists (formerly "MOSKh") in June 1959. One of 1000 copies. As of April 2024, no copies were found in OCLC.

Kazan: Central Museum of the Tatar Soviet Socialist Republic, 1927. Book measures: 15 x 11.5 cm. 23 pages: plates. Text in Russian. One of 350 copies. As of April 2024, OCLC doesn't locate any other copies of the book. A slightly worn copy. <br /> <br /> Nikolai Nikolaevich Kupreianov, born in 1894 in Vlotslavek (WÅ‚ocÅ‚awek), Kingdom of Poland, and passing away in 1933 in the Moscow Region, USSR, was a significant graphic artist during the early Soviet era. Trained under notable mentors such as Princess Maria Klavdievna Tenisheva and Dmitrii Kardovski, Kupreianov made his mark with engravings in the 1910s before transitioning to drawing and painting, becoming a master of realism. He taught photography and engaged in poster design in Petrograd after the Russian Revolution, producing notable works addressing the preservation of historical monuments and libraries. Internationally recognized, he exhibited at prestigious venues like the Venice Biennale and… Read More

Berlin: Nakl. Zakordonnoho Biura U. S. D. R. P., 1920. Publisher's wrappers. Ukrainian edition of Friedrich Engels's "The Peasant War in Germany" (German: "Der deutsche Bauernkrieg"), translated by Volodymyr Levytsky. This edition comprises 126 pages and measures 23 cm. The text is in Ukrainian. The condition of the book is good, although the wrappers and several pages show signs of chipping and tearing.<br /> <br /> "The Peasant War in Germany" , authored by Friedrich Engels, is a concise historical account of the early-16th-century rebellions, collectively known as the German Peasants' War (1524-1525). Engels wrote this work in London during the summer of 1850, in the aftermath of the 1848-1849 revolutionary uprisings. The book draws parallels between these uprisings and the events of the 16th century. Engels observes in his writing, "Three centuries have flown by since then, and many a thing has changed; still the peasant war is not as far… Read More

Moscow: Kultura, 1992. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 25,5 × 20 cm. 112 pages: portraits. Text in Russian. Good copy.<br /> <br /> The book is written in a unique genre where the visual element is organically fused with the literary: beautiful photographs of famous figures of modern culture such as V. Aksenov, A. Bitov, A. Voznesensky, N. Korzhavin, M. Rostropovich, and others.

Kharkiv: Head of Political Affairs of the People's Commissariat, 1926. Original publisher's wrappers. 26.5 x 17 cm. 14 pages: illustrates, plates. Text in Ukrainian. A good copy with light wear, chipping and little tears on several pages.<br /> <br /> The magazine emerged in Ukraine during the mid-1920s as a response to the burgeoning and experimental new art movements of the time. This period saw the rise of fresh artistic tendencies, the emergence of new artists, and the creation of innovative art pieces. Recognizing the absence of a dedicated platform for discussing these developments and promptly responding to diverse artistic expressions, the art department of the Political Affairs of the People's Commissariat initiated the publication of this new magazine. It was designed to be diverse, covering a wide range of cultural fields including theatre, music, cinema, painting, and sculpture. It distinguished itself not only through its rich content but also through its unique… Read More