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Augsburg: Drukarnia Dmytra Sazhyna, 1946. Illustrated wrappers. 15 cm. 64 pages. Text in Ukrainian. On title page verso: Alexander Babij: "ТНЕ HARVEST" The Ukrainian poems. The cover is illustrated by Edward Kozak. A good copy with light wear to the wrappers.<br /> <br /> Oles Iosifovych Babiy (1897-1975), known by his pseudonym Khmelyk, was a Ukrainian writer, literary critic, and the author of the March of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN anthem). He made significant contributions to Ukrainian literature and earned a Doctor of Literary Studies degree. His work played a pivotal role in the literary landscape, and his legacy endures. In 1944, Babiy emigrated abroad to Germany, where he resided in displaced persons camps in Karlsfeld and Munich for a period of four years.

Moscow: Organization of the Union of Artists of the RSFSR, 1984. Publisher's illustrated constructivist cover. Book measures: 27 × 23 cm. 22 (42) pages: illustrations, photographs. Text in Russian.<br /> A flip book of an unusual shape. A good copy with light wear to cover.<br /> <br /> Vladimir Avgustovich Stenberg (1899-1982) and Georgy Avgustovich Stenberg (1900-1933) were influential Soviet constructivist artists who made a significant mark in the global history of design, theater, and poster art as distinguished figures of the Russian avant-garde movement.

[Munich]: Prometei, 1947. Illustrated wrappers. Series: Biblioteka novitnʹoi literatury. 125 pages. Text in Ukrainian. A fair copy with the inscription in pen on the title page.<br /> <br /> The novella "Morituri," authored by the Ukrainian poet, prose writer, and political figure Ivan Bahrianyi (1906-1963), sheds light on the harrowing experiences of prisoners in Stalinist prisons. Despite enduring Stalinist repression himself, Bahriany's literary contributions remain relatively obscure in his homeland. "Morituri," presumably, published in 1947 by the DP publishing house "Prometheus," is part of the author's autobiographical collection, delving into themes of imprisonment and the Gulag system. Often regarded as a precursor to his novel "Gethsemane Garden," this work captures the essence of Bahriany's poignant narrative style.<br /> <br /> "Morituri" is a Latin word that translates to "those who are… Read More

Moscow: Vsekokhudozhnik, 1933. Publisher's illustrated wrappers and dust jacket. Matorin, Mikhail Vladimirovich (cover design). 21.5 × 15.5 cm. 101, [5] pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. A good copy with the dust jacket and wrappers that show signs of wear.<br /> <br /> The monograph is dedicated to the artistic endeavors of Dmitry Nicolajevich Kardovsky (1866-1943), a Russian artist and master of both easel and book graphics who was a student of I. E. Repin.

Moscow: Vsekokhudozhnik, 1932. 19 pages. Text in Russian. First edition, compiled by V. M. Vasilenko. One of 1,000 copies. As of April 2024, OCLC locates two copies of the first and second editions at the Getty Research Institute and Stockholm University.<br /> <br /> Located 360 kilometers east of Moscow, the town of Palekh is renowned for its transformation from a center of traditional icon painting to a bastion of innovative lacquered papier-mâché artistry. This shift began in earnest in 1922 when Ivan I. Golikov adapted icon painting techniques to decorate a black papier-mâché box, a revelation that led to the formation of the Artel of Ancient Painting in 1924. This collective of artists revitalized the local craft tradition by integrating folk motifs and revolutionary themes into their works, which quickly garnered national recognition. By 1935, the establishment of the State Museum of Palekh Arts and the renaming of the Artel to… Read More

Moscow: Vsekokhudozhnik, 1932. 19 pages; 15 cm. Text in Russian. Second edition. One of 1,000 copies. Compiled by V. M. Vasilenko. As of April 2024, OCLC locates two copies of the first and second editions at the Getty Research Institute and Stockholm University.<br /> <br /> Situated 360 kilometers east of Moscow, Palekh, a small yet historically rich town, emerged as a pivotal center for Russian artistry, particularly noted for its intricate icon paintings. After the 1917 October Revolution significantly disrupted this tradition, Palekh artists adeptly transitioned to crafting lacquered papier-mâché objects. This innovative shift was spearheaded by Ivan I. Golikov in 1922, who applied traditional icon-painting techniques to a papier-mâché box, marking a new artistic era. This change culminated in the establishment of the Artel of Ancient Painting in 1924, where artists began incorporating local folklore and revolutionary themes into… Read More

Brussels: Chuzhbina, 1956. 2nd edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Dimensions: 15.8 x 12.3 cm. 47, [1] pages. A copy with minor wear to the wrappers; internally, it is very good.

Moscow: Iskusstvo, 1940. Unnumbered pages: illustration plates; 20 cm. Text in Russian. One of 600 copies. As of May 2024, not in OCLC.<br /> <br /> A catalog of an exhibition held at the Exhibition Hall of the Organizing Committee of the Council of Soviet Artists on November-December 1940.

Moscow: Iskusstvo, 1939. 17 pages: illustrations; 18 cm. Text in Russian. One of 750 copies. As of May 2024, according to OCLC, the book is only held by two institutions: Princeton University Library and the Getty Research Institute.<br /> <br /> Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar (1871-1960), a Russian post-impressionist painter, publisher, restorer, and art historian, hailed from a prosperous Rusyn family. He received artistic training from Ilya Repin in Saint Petersburg and further honed his skills under Anton Ažbe in Munich.

Lviv: Ukrainian Publishing House, 1941. Publisher's wrappers. This publication provides an overview of Galicia's history and includes two historic maps, one of which is large and folding. The dimensions of the book are 14 x 11 cm, and it spans 40 pages. The text is in Ukrainian.<br /> <br /> This book is indeed scarce, and as of January 2024, it is only known to exist in one institutional copy, which is located in the Harvard University Library, as indicated in OCLC records.

1999. This vintage 1999 first edition catalogue of Jean Michel Basquiat's "Works on Paper" is an extraordinary addition to any art library. Published by Galerie Enrico Navarra, this large volume hardcover, housed in a slipcase, is a rare find. Featuring a comprehensive survey of Basquiat's works on paper from 1979 to 1988, it includes over 400 illustrations and insightful essays by esteemed scholars and critics.<br /> <br /> This landmark publication sheds light on an often overlooked aspect of Basquiat's oeuvre, presenting his prints, drawings, and watercolors in exquisite detail. Enrico Navarra, a visionary in the art world, played a pivotal role in championing Basquiat's work, nurturing his international market and paving the way for his success.<br /> <br /> Basquiat's art, born from his experiences in Brooklyn and shaped by his collaboration with Andy Warhol, delves into profound themes such as social inequality and the human condition.… Read More

Leningrad: Khudozhnik RSFSR, 1975. Publisher's wrappers. This album comprises 82 pages with illustrations, including some in color, and measures 23 cm in size. The text is in Russian. It is created using materials from the commemorative exhibition that celebrated the 750th anniversary of Nizhny Novgorod, previously named Gorky. This exhibition occurred in Leningrad in 1972. This copy shows signs of usage, with a slightly worn spine.<br /> <br /> As of January 2024, Worldcat indicates that there are three institutional holdings of this book in various US institutions.

Ivanovo, 1946. 16 pages. Text in Russian. At head of title: Ivanovskii oblastnoi otdel iskusstv (Ivanovo Regional Department of Arts). One of 300 copies. A rare provisional art catalog: As of April 2024, not in OCLC.

Moscow: Akts. izd. o-vo, 1929. 49 pages; 15 cm. Text in Russian. Series: Biblioteka "Ogonek" no. 503. Contents: Karolina Pavlova, Yuliya Zhadovskaya, Anna Akhmatova, Zinaida Gippius, Under the Sign of Good Fortune, At the Turning Point, Vera Inber, Elizaveta Polonskaya, Varvara Butyagina, Anna Barkova.<br /> <br /> This compelling anthology presents a series of essays on a remarkable array of Russian female poets and literary figures, including Karolina Pavlova, Yulia Zhadovskaya, Anna Akhmatova, Zinaida Gippius, and others. Penned by a distinguished literary scholar who faced repression in the 1940s, this collection not only explores the rich tapestry of their writings but also offers a rare glimpse into the tumultuous historical context that shaped their lives and works.<br /> <br /> As of April 2024, only two copies of this publication are known to exist within American academic libraries: one held by the University of North Carolina and another by Stanford University.

Moscow: State Publishing House of the RSFSR (Gosizdat), 1927. Textual wrappers. 17 x 13 cm. 24 pages: portrait. Text in Russian and German. From the "Biographies of Modern Russian Composers" series.<br /> <br /> Samuil Yevgenyevich Feinberg (1890-1962) was a notable Russian and Soviet composer and a highly accomplished pianist.

[New York?], 1939. Side-stitched self-wrappers. Quarto (20 x 27 cm). 15 pages. Hand-typed manuscript printed on rectos only. Occasional author's corrections in pen throughout. The sheets are worn and unevenly toned. The last page is creased. The author's name is hand-typed on the last page.<br /> <br /> Most likely, this hand-typed manuscript is meant to be published in Novik magazine. The founder of the Russian Historical and Genealogical Society in New York, Leonid Mikhailovich Savelov, established 'Novik' as the Society's official publication, published from 1934-1963. Precious genealogical source on Russian nobility abroad.<br /> <br /> A memoir with a similar title, "From the Past," written by K. D. Benderov and dated 1939, appeared in the book "Russkaia Genealogiia v emigratsii: izbrannye stati zhurnala "Novik", published in 2018.

Berlin: Situationen 60, 1963. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Good condition with light wear. A signed copy of the catalog for the Berlewi exhibition in Berlin is a unique and creative piece featuring op-art and kineticism works by the artist. It includes a square octavo of 22.5 cm with a wrapper folio that holds two leporellos. The first leporello contains four screenprints and a screenprint transparency, while the second has six. Additionally, there is a free-standing broadside with critical reviews of the exhibition, a two-page descriptive statement, and a colophon. The transparency plays against the various designs in the leporellos, and the folio covers include a three-page biography and bibliography. Eckart Neumann writes the text introducing the works.

Moscow-Leningrad: Detgiz, 1942. Publisher's illustrated wrappers. Charushin, Evgenii Ivanovich (1901-1965) and Rachev, Evgenii M.. Book measures: 16 x 13 cm. 31, [1] pages: illustrations. One of 50,000 copies printed. <br /> <br /> Vitaly Valentinovich Bianki (11 February 1894, St. Petersburg - 10 June 1959, Leningrad) was a popular Russian children's writer and a prolific author of books on nature.

Lviv: Rusalka, 1922. Publisher's wrappers. This book consists of 15 pages and measures 15.5 x 11.5 cm. The text is in Ukrainian, and it has been translated from Russian by V. S. L. It is part of the "Teatral'na biblioteka" series, issue No. 14. The copy is slightly chipped, and there is a "RARE!" label affixed to the front wrapper, indicating its rarity or uniqueness.<br /> <br /> As of January 2024, according to OCLC, there are three additional copies of this book held in Canadian institutions.

Lviv: Rusalka, 1923. Publisher's wrappers. The book has dimensions of 18 x 12 cm and consists of 20 pages. The text is in Ukrainian, translated from Russian by V. S. L. It belongs to the "Teatral'na biblioteka" series, issue No. 19. Additionally, there is a handwritten inscription in pen on the title page. This copy is delicate and shows signs of chipping along the edges.