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New York: Khronika Press, 1974. Original publisher's wrappers. Dimensions: 21 x 13.5 cm. 15 pages. Text in Russian. Very good condition. <br /> <br /> An essay devoted to criticism of the open letter of the dissident writer A. Solzhenitsyn to Soviet leaders, sent on September 5, 1973, in which he called for abandoning communist ideology and taking steps to transform the USSR into a Russian national state. Soon after Solzhenitsyn's expulsion from the USSR, a letter to the "Leaders of the Soviet Union" was published abroad. In the first chapters of the "Letter," Solzhenitsyn describes the two main dangers facing the country at this historical moment: war with China and environmental disaster, "death in the cramped conditions and stench of a polluted Earth." In his opinion, the way out would be to shift the view from external tasks to internal ones, to abandon external expansion and imperial ideology in favor of the country's internal development.

Moscow: Goslitmuzei, 1941. Book measures: 13,5×11 cm. 23 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. One of 3000 copies. A copy that shows slight wear but remains in very good condition.<br /> <br /> Compiled by the Senior Research Associate of the Museum Sokrat Aleksandrovich Klepikov, this book delves into the fascinating history of Lubok, a traditional Russian folk art form, by exploring its origins and development. It showcases examples of themed collections and highlights the names of renowned collectors of Russian Lubok. Additionally, it features examples from the most significant institutional collections, offering readers a comprehensive look at this unique cultural phenomenon.

Moscow: Izdanie Nauchnogo Slova, 1911. First [Lifetime] Edition. Moscow: Izdanie Nauchnogo Slova, 1911 - 1912; 265 +159 pages: illustrations; text in Russian. Both volumes are in very good condition with some minor wear to the bindings and a little tear on the title page of volume one. The third volume, mentioned by the publisher, was never published on the stated date. <br /> <br /> A magnificently illustrated publication dedicated to the history of Italian art and architecture.<br /> <br /> The two-volume set was written by the famous author, historian, art critic, and publisher Pavel Pavlovich Muratov. These are, at the same time, notes of a traveler, the author's observations, and reflections on the history of Italy and its culture. The publication combines an essay and a guide to the history of art and architecture. In "Figures of Italy," Muratov showed the talent of a writer, combining the biographies of legendary personalities with aesthetic sketches. The… Read More

St. Petersburg: T-va M.O. Volf, 1909. Original publisher's cover. Guryev, Ivan Petrovich (1875-1943). Book measure: 21 x 14.5 cm. 135 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. In good condition<br /> <br /> The book tells about pests in an entertaining way.<br /> <br /> Ivan Petrovich Guryev (1875-1943) - artist and illustrator. He studied at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts and then worked in Simbirsk and Kazan. He was arrested in 1936, but the case was dropped.

Moscow-Leningrad: State Publishing House, 1929. Second edition. Publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 24 × 17 cm. 344 pages. Text in Russian.<br /> <br /> This literary work is considered a significant contribution to post-revolutionary literature. It includes dedicated chapters on Trotsky and Bukharin, which led to its prohibition by Soviet censorship.

1906. The official catalog for the 1906 International Art Exhibition by the Munich Association of Visual Artists (A.V.) "Secession." This edition consists of 62 pages of text, 80 black and white plates, and 19 pages of advertisements. The text is in German. The book measures approximately 16 x 10.5 cm and features a worn cardboard cover with a front cover illustration. Some pages are loose.

1902. Second Edition of the Official Catalog for the 1902 International Art Exhibition by the Munich Association of Visual Artists (A.V.) "Secession." This edition consists of 56 pages of text, 64 black and white plates, and 19 pages of advertisements. The text is in German. The book measures approximately 16 x 10.5 cm and features a worn cardboard cover with a front cover illustration. Additionally, there is an old stamp on the title page.

Moscow: Main Archival Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Soviet Union), 1950. Publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 21 x 14 cm. 22 pages. Text in Russian. Very good copy. <br /> <br /> The personal collection of documentary materials from the archive of Nikolay Platonovich Ogarev (1813-1877), Russian poet, historian, and political activist, held strong critiques against the Emancipation reform of 1861. The archive was primarily acquired by the Central State Literary Archive from the State Literary Museum in 1941. This collection, consisting of 286 items, also includes documents related to M. L. Ogareva, N. A. Ogareva-Tuchkova, and F. V. and P. B. Ogarev.

Odessa, 1918. Illustrated wrappers. Book measures: 30 x 23 cm. 14 pages: illustrations. A copy indicating wear, showing light foxing, minor chipping, and some tearing.<br /> <br /> A rare provisional weekly magazine issued in Odesa in 1918 amidst a volatile era in Ukrainian and Soviet history, serving both as a record and an influencer of contemporary discourse. This publication emerged during intricate political shifts in Ukraine and its surrounding areas, with a special emphasis on chronicling and contributing to the literary and artistic scene of the city.

Toronto: Z Internatsional'noi Drukarni. Publisher's wrappers. Ukrainian emigre children's book. Book measures: 16.5 x 11.5 cm. 31 pages. Text in Ukrainian. Generally in good condition with only a few littles tears.

Rome: Edizioni Aquario, 1970. Original publisher's wrappers. Dimensions: 16.5 x 10.5 cm. 93 pages. Text in Russian. A copy with minor wear and foxing.<br /> <br /> A tamizdat edition of Pasternak's 1930 autobiographical notes outlining his fundamental views on art and creativity. It was printed for smuggling to the Soviet Union.

Kyiv: Mystetstvo, 1977. Hardcover. Book measures: 20.5 x 13.5 cm. 90 pages: illustrations (some color). Text in Ukrainian. A very good copy with mild wear to the edges. As of January 2024, only one copy of this book has been located, which is held at the University of Manitoba.<br /> <br /> Onufry Terentevich Bizyukov (1897-1986) was a renowned Ukrainian painter known for his lyrical style. He was born in Velež, Smolensk region, and completed his education at the Mirgorod Art-Industrial School in 1918. Bizyukov worked as a teacher at the Kiev Art College from 1920 to 1931 and contributed to the decoration of the main hall of a sanatorium in Odessa under the mentorship of M. Boychuk. He was part of the design team for the All-Ukrainian Museum town at Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra in 1926.<br /> <br /> Despite his artistic contributions, Bizyukov faced challenges, including arrest in 1935 due to his association with the "boychukisty" movement. After living in… Read More

Augsburg: Nakladom T.-I, 1946. Publisher's wrappers. 21 cm. 63 pages: portrait. Text in Ukrainian. A good copy with the lower corner of the first nine pages slightly chipped.<br /> <br /> A scarce edition of Franko's literary works, printed in a camp for Ukrainian displaced persons.<br /> <br /> At the conclusion of World War II, the aftermath left millions displaced, with over six million refugees in Allied-occupied Germany alone. These individuals comprised survivors of concentration camps, political detainees, former forced laborers, and prisoners of war. While many were repatriated initially, about one million individuals in Germany were either unable or unwilling to return to their home countries. Consequently, these displaced persons found themselves housed in camps, typically organized by nationality. Within these communities, efforts were made to establish essential amenities such as schools, places of worship, cultural institutions, healthcare facilities, and… Read More

Zahrava, 1946. Illustrated wrappers. 14.5 x 10.5 cm. 102 pages: illustrations. Text in Ukrainian. Edited by V. Slavko. Cover design by Vadim Volodymyrovych Dobrolizh (1913-1973) - a Ukrainian-Canadian artist known for his work as a painter and decorator. A slightly worn copy.<br /> <br /> This collection features stories from three prominent Ukrainian post-Soviet writers. Written during the 1930s, the early years of Bolshevik rule in Ukraine, these stories reflect the distinctive styles and themes of each author.<br /> <br /> After the end of the so-called war communism, the beginning of the NEP (new economic policy) in Ukraine witnessed a rapid development in Ukrainian culture, particularly in literature. During this period, numerous talented novelists and poets emerged on the literary scene, showcasing the immense talent of the Ukrainian people through their prolific works. Among the notable writers of this era were Mykola Khvylovy, Hryhorii Kosynka, Mykhailo… Read More

[Toledo, Ohio]: [A. A. Paryski], 1914. Original illustrated wrappers. Good condition. Duodecimo (13.5 x 18 cm). 32 pages. Text in Polish. Small nicks to wrappers. Overall very good copy.<br /> <br /> An early Polish translation of the famous Mark Twain stories.<br /> <br /> Contents:<br /> • Bajeczka o kominiarczyku<br /> • Wyrok śmierci<br /> • Rozkosze wyborcze<br /> <br /> OCLC shows four copies in institutional holdings, as of September 2020.

Patterson, NJ: Author's publ, 1960. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 21.5 x 14 cm. 349 pages: illustrations, portraits. Text in Russian. A clean copy with mild wear and a stain on the front wrappers.<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.

New York, 1959. Pictorial Publisher's Wrappers. 19 x 14 cm. 160 pages: portrait. Text in Russian. The book is in good condition with some wear to the wrappers; one corner is slightly chipped.<br /> <br /> Childhood, the Naval Cadet Corps, Elizavetgradskoe Cavalry School and Smolenskii Cavalry Regiment. Regimental life, especially during the 1905-1906 revolution; types of officers, incidents. The beginning of the First World War in the ranks of the Russian First Army. On staff service in Warsaw. The espionage affair of Col. Sergei N. Miasoedov. Petrograd in 1917, especially artistic circles. Escape from the Bolsheviks to ODessa in 1918, and then to Yalta, where the author held a position in the military administration. The evacuation of the Crimea: Constantinople, Bulgaria, Paris, the United States. (Shmelev 484).

Munich: Printed by Akademische Buchdruckerei F. Straub, 1946. Original illustrated wrappers. Kuznetsov, Konstantin (illustrator). Dimensions: 20.7 × 14.5 cm. 36 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. Cover and three full-page illustrations by Konstantin Kuznetsov. With the military censorship note, "Approved by UNNRA Team 568, September 1946." Wrappers are worn and soiled; the corner of page 19 is half-fold, but the condition is still very good 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.

New York: All-Slavic Publishing House, Inc, 1971. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 23 x 15.5 cm. 205 pages. Text in Russian. The book was published with the support of the Prince Sergei Sergeievich Belosselsky-Belozersky. A very good copy with a little crease on the rear wrapper.

Kazan: Central Museum of the Tatar ASSR, 1927. Publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 23 x 15.5 cm. 4 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. A separate imprint from the publication "Materials of the Central Museum of the TSSR", issue 1. One of 350 copies. A clean copy with only a few rusty spots on the wrappers and a tiny tear on the back.<br /> <br /> Petr Evgenevich Kornilov was an art critic, museum professional, collector, and bibliophile. He earned his candidacy in art history in 1939 and was appointed as a professor in 1964.