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Moscow: Planeta, 1972. Publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 21 x 16.5 cm. 20 [90] pages: photographs. Text in Russian. <br /> <br /> This illustrated monograph is a tribute to Aleksandr Ustinov, a distinguished Russian Soviet photographer whose lens captured the transformative epochs of the Soviet Union. The volume is rich with visual storytelling, featuring a collection of Ustinov's photographs that chronicle the social, industrial, and political landscapes of his times. Through a narrative interwoven with personal, historical, and artistic perspectives, readers gain an intimate understanding of Ustinov's contributions to the realm of Soviet photography. His work, notable for its compositional brilliance and its candid portrayal of Soviet life, provides a poignant documentary of a nation in flux.

New York: Chekhov Publishing House, 1952. Publisher's cover. 21 x 13.5 cm. 208 pages. Text in Russian. This copy exhibits slight wear and fading on the cover, yet its interior remains in good condition.<br /> <br /> The compilation of narratives in this book demonstrated a notable ahead-of-its-time quality compared to the "camp prose" works by A. Solzhenitsyn and V. Shalamov. Comprising 15 stories that offer a glimpse into life within Soviet concentration camps, the book adeptly portrays a collection of characters who endured the brutality of the NKVD alongside their oppressors, all set against the backdrop of the pristine taiga wilderness.

New York: Chekhov Publishing House, 1970. Lifetime edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 21.5 x 14 cm. 429 pages. Text in Russian. Good copy.<br /> <br /> Nadezhda Yakovlevna Mandelstam (1899-1980), a writer and wife of the renowned poet Osip Mandelstam, authored a book of memoirs that received high praise from numerous writers. The memoirs gained popularity, particularly overseas, as they provided an opportunity to examine the works of Osip Mandelstam and the Soviet era.

Paris: YMCA-Press, 1972. Lifetime edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 18.5 x 13.5 cm. 712 pages: portrait. Text in Russian. <br /> <br /> A comprehensive view of the literary and social landscape spanning from the 1910s to the 1960s.<br /> <br /> Nadezhda Yakovlevna Mandelstam (1899-1980), a writer and wife of the renowned poet Osip Mandelstam, authored a book of memoirs that received high praise from numerous writers. The memoirs gained popularity, particularly overseas, as they provided an opportunity to examine the works of Osip Mandelstam and the Soviet era.

Ann Arbor, MI: Ardis, 1972. Facsimile edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Dobuzhinsky, Mstislav Valerianovich (iilustrator). Dimensions: 15.2 x 11.4 cm. 75 pages. Text in Russian. A very good and clean copy with minor foxing on the fore-edge. Facsimile edition of the "Petropolis" 1922 edition published in the United States. <br /> <br /> Osip Mandelstam is one of Russia's most renowned and crucial poets arrested twice under Stalin's regime. He died of cold and exposure in Vladivostok shortly after his second arrest in 1938. "Tristia" is the poem from Mandelstam's second collection, published in 1922.

[New York]: Inter-Language Literary Associates, 1967. Second edition. Original publisher's cover. Two volumes of the second, expanded, and revised edition of the collected works of Osip Mandelstam, edited by G. P. Struve - a Russian poet, literary critic, and translator.<br /> <br /> This publication was prohibited from import and distribution in the Soviet Union until 1988.<br /> <br /> Osip Mandelstam is one of Russia's most renowned and crucial poets, who was arrested twice under Stalin's regime. He died of cold and exposure in Vladivostok shortly after his second arrest in 1938.

New York: Chekhov Publishing House, 1970. Lifetime edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 21.5 x 14 cm. 429 pages. Text in Russian.<br /> <br /> A book of memoirs authored by Nadezhda Yakovlevna Mandelstam (1899-1980), the wife of the well-known poet Osip Mandelstam, has received high accolades from various writers. These memoirs have become quite popular, particularly abroad, as they offer insight into the works of Osip Mandelstam and the Soviet era.

2006. This exhibition catalogue is an impressive large clothbound volume, featuring 23 plates and a significant foldout plate. Notably, it boasts a photograph pastedown on the front cover, adding to its aesthetic appeal. Being issued without a dust jacket, it showcases exquisite photography and was produced in a very limited print run for the 2006 exhibition. Although the creme boards exhibit some very light soiling, the interior remains exceptionally bright and clean, making it a desirable addition to any collection.

Augsburg: Drukarnia Dmytra Sazhyna, 1946. Illustrated wrappers. Prokuda, Volodymyr (illustrator). This book, measuring 11 x 15 cm and spanning 31 pages with text in Ukrainian, bears a notable provenance. It includes the previous owner's inscription "A. A. Granovsky" on the front wrapper and features his Ex-libris on the endpaper. Additionally, thee is an unidentified inscription on the title page. Overall the book is in very good condition.<br /> <br /> It is a collection of children's fable stories printed in a post-war German camp for Ukrainian Displaced Persons (DPs). This context adds historical significance to the publication, representing the cultural and literary efforts of the Ukrainian diaspora during a challenging period.<br /> <br /> Alexander Granovsky, a Ukrainian American entomologist, activist, and poet, is a notable former owner of this copy. Granovsky, a leader in the Ukrainian American community, played a significant role in the resettlement… Read More

Moscow: Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1939. Bashanov, D., artist. 44 pages: illustrations; 15 cm. Text in English. A very good copy.<br /> <br /> Samuil Yakovlevich Marshak (1887 - 1964) was a prominent figure in Soviet literature, celebrated for his contributions as a writer, translator, and poet. Marshak's literary endeavors encompassed works tailored for both young audiences and adults. Among his notable achievements were his translations of William Shakespeare's sonnets, English poetry (including pieces suitable for children), and verses from various other languages. Notably, Maxim Gorky lauded Marshak as instrumental in shaping Russia's (Soviet) children's literature.

Moscow: Iskusstvo, 1939. Gosudarstvennyi muzei novogo zapadnogo iskusstva (Soviet Union). 3, [6] pages plates; 15 cm. Text in Russian. Cover illustration by M. S. Sarian. With the introductory text by M. Drampian. An illustrated catalog of an exhibition held at the Moscow Museum of Modern Western Art in October-November 1939. One of 1250 copies. This copy is in very good condition, though it features a few rust spots on the cover. As of May 2024, it is exceptionally scarce, with only three known copies housed in major institutions: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Canada, and the University of Chicago. <br /> <br /> This exhibition catalog presents a compelling exploration of Armenian art as it emerged from the crucible of history, shaped by the profound struggles and resilience of the Armenian people. Known as one of the oldest civilizations within the former Soviet Union, Armenia's artistry reflects a narrative of survival and cultural richness. The volume… Read More

Stuttgart: Nakladom, 1946. Illustrated wrappers. The copy is in fair condition, featuring a damaged spine, a creased title page, and worn wrappers.. Kozak, Edvard, illustrator. 20.5 x 14.5 cm. 120 pages: illustrations, maps. Text in Ukrainian. The cover design and vignettes by Edvard Kozak. The book includes a censorship approval note stating "Permitted by UNRRA Team 125," indicating it has passed the necessary checks by this post-World War II relief organization. This rare and important book, focusing on concentration camps and published by Ukrainian Displaced Persons (DPs) following World War II, contains the author's memoirs. These recount his arrest and internment in the Bratz forced labor camp, a sub-camp of Sachsenhausen. The book features a diagram of the Bratz penal camp and a map showing the locations of concentration camps across Europe. It also includes numerous illustrations based on Kozak's drawings that vividly depict life within those camps.<br /> <br />… Read More

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: Vsekokhudozhnik, 1932. 39 pages, 12 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations; 18 cm. Text in Russian. One of 1000 copies. A copy with noticeable water damage spots on the cover; clean internally.<br /> <br /> This catalog features a collection of works by Soviet artists, celebrating the various socialist construction efforts inspired by the first Soviet five-year plan. It also offers a unique artistic perspective on an era of significant historical and cultural transformation.

Moscow: Vsekokhudozhnik, 1932. Illustrated wrappers. The book, measuring 17.5 × 13 cm, consists of 40 pages and includes illustrations. The text is in Russian. This is one of 2000 copies. The copy in question has worn and chipped wrappers, with a damaged spine, and the front wrapper is nearly detached from the block. Pyotr Petrovich Konchalovsky (1876 - 1956) was a renowned Russian and Soviet painter, notably associated with the Knave of Diamonds group. Throughout his lengthy artistic career, Konchalovsky proved to be an extraordinarily prolific artist, having produced more than five thousand works. His body of work reflects a complex evolution of artistic styles. In the pre-World War I period, the influence of Paul Cezanne was distinctly evident in Konchalovsky's paintings. He was hailed as a member of Russia's avant-garde art scene. However, following the war, he attained the status of a Member of the U.S.S.R. Academy of Fine Arts and was honored with the title of People's… Read More

Moscow: Vsekokhudozhnik, 1933. Book measures: 14.5 x 10.5 cm. 29 pages, 26 leaves of plates: illustrations. Text in Russian. One of 4,000 copies. At head of title: Vserossiiskii kooperativnyi soiuz rabotnikov izobrazitelʹnykh iskusstv. Nauchno-issledovatelʹskii institut khudozhestvennoi kustarnoi prom-sti. This copy exhibits water spots on the front cover and the first 16 pages, with the back cover showing damage that has been restored, although not professionally.<br /> <br /> Russian lacquer art, evolving from icon painting traditions in post-imperial Russia, transitioned artists from ecclesiastical and domestic decorations to creating papier-mâché decorative objects. These objects, lacquered and hand-painted, often depicted folk tales. Fedoskino, near Moscow, emerged as the oldest center for this art since 1795, uniquely using oil paints for its realistic yet impressionistic miniature paintings on papier-mâché.… Read More

Krakow: Ukrainske vydavnytstvo, 1941. Original illustrated wrappers. Good. Series: Mynule i suchasne, part 15. Octavo (13.8 x 20.2 cm). 19 pages: illustrations. Text in Ukrainian. Inscription in pencil to title "866"; some damage to spine extremities; nicks to text block; tape restoration to lower corner; still good copy.<br /> <br /> The book features fifteen illustrations and architecture plans of various wooden churches, along with notes, descriptions, historical details and legacy.<br /> <br /> Leonid Maslov (1909-1943) - a Ukrainian architectural engineer, prominent researcher of church and secular architecture in Western Volyn. He has made a significant contribution to the study of Ukrainian wooden church architecture.<br /> <br /> As of April 2020, OCLC shows six copies.

Praha: Melantrich, 1945. Second edition. Soft cover. Good. Masek, Vaclav. 103 pp. 9 original b/w lithographs. Translated by Bohumil Mathesius. Imperial Octavo (21.5 x 30 cm).

[Munich]: Vyd-vo, 1951. Second uncensored edition. The memoirs of one of the leading public and political figures of the Ukrainian national liberation struggles of 1917-1921, Isaak Prokhorovych Mazepa (1884-1952), contain a wealth of factual material about the course of events in Ukraine in the 1910s-1920s. The author provides his direct and candid view of the events and their participants.<br /> <br /> In the preface, the author mentions changes in some places in the text to circumvent censorship that was present in the first edition. Consequently, this edition is able to include some photographs that were not possible to include before. <br /> <br /> Book measures: 21.5 x 15 cm. 3 volumes: 210; 245; 223 pages: illustrations. Text in Ukrainian. The first volume is securely bound in a hardcover cloth binding, showcasing light signs of wear and foxing. Previous owner stamps belonging to Konstantin Rybalka adorn the first pages. In contrast, both the second and third volumes… Read More

Munich, 1948. Illustrated wrappers. 64 pages; 21 cm. Text in Ukrainian. Cover design by Mykhailo Mykhalevych. A very good copy.<br /> <br /> The author's profound engagement with national concerns and his quest to grasp the tragic reality of the Ukrainian people is evident in his works. Firmly convinced of his nation's divine destiny, his writings overflow with fierce criticism aimed at those who jeopardize its freedom. However, according to the author, contemporary challenges in Ukraine originate not from external threats but from internal spiritual decay and numerous psychological deficiencies. Across its long history, these factors have consistently undermined Ukrainian statehood with devastating consequences.<br /> <br /> Vasyl Limnychenko, originally Vasyl Ivanovych Melnyk (1899-1949), was a notable Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest, public figure, writer, journalist, and translator. He immigrated to the West with his family in 1944, initially settling in Slovakia,… Read More