Search Results: Authors starting with P from RARE PAPER INC

Jordanville, NY: Holy Trinity Monastery, 1981. First edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 23.5 x 15.5 cm. 235 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. Signed by the author on the endpaper. Worn and soiled copy.

[Baden-Baden]: Patria, 1947. Original illustrated wrappers. [Varnelis]. Dimensions: 20.5 x 14.5 cm. 47 pages: illustrations. Text in English. With the military censorship on the index page, "Autorise par la Gouvernment Millitaire a Baden-Baden." The wrappers are soiled and worn; the text block is chipped; there are random pencil and pen marks in the text, but still about good for a book that was meant to be heavily used. <br /> <br /> This book was published by the Lithuanian 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.

Moscow: Izd-vo, 1938. Lifetime edition. 136 pages: portraits. Text in Russian. One of [3000] copies printed.<br /> <br /> This book delves into the life and legacy of V.S. Kalinnikov (1866-1900), a composer who was highly regarded by music critics of his time for his mastery of the complex form of symphony. Even 38 years after his passing, Kalinnikov's works continue to captivate with their artistic brilliance.

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.

London: George Allen & Unwin LTD, 1963. First edition. Publisher's black cloth in a dust jacket. Book measures: 19 x 13 cm. 92 pages. Frontispiece portrait. Text in English. Signed by the author in Russian on the free endpaper. It comes with a publisher's thank you note dated 1963.<br /> Book - fine; dust jacket - chips and tears.<br /> <br /> Lidia Leonidovna Pasternak-Slater (1902-1989) - Ph.D., poet, biochemist. Daughter of the artist Leonid Pasternak and a sister of Boris Pasternak. She lived in Germany, then in England.

Fairwarp, Sussex: Peter Russell, 1959. Second edition. Publisher's wrappers in a dust jacket. Book measures: 18.5 x 12.5 cm. 37 pages. Frontispiece portrait. Text in English. Signed by Lydia Pasternak Slater in Russian on the half-title. A very good with light wear to the dust jacket.<br /> <br /> Lidia Leonidovna Pasternak-Slater (1902-1989) - Ph.D., poet, biochemist. Daughter of the artist Leonid Pasternak and a sister of Boris Pasternak. She lived in Germany, then in England.

New York: [Produced by Rausen Language Division], 1967. Original publisher's wrappers. Dimensions: 14.5 x 12.5 cm. 124 pages. Text in Russian. A copy with a bit worn wrappers and soiled fore-edge. A pencil and pen notes on the title page.<br /> <br /> Vsevolod Leonidovich Pastukhov is a pianist, teacher, and music critic. He spent his youth in St. Petersburg, where he met many "Silver Age" poets, including Kuzmin, Gumilyov, Georgiy Ivanov, and others. After 1918 - in exile in Latvia. Lived in Riga, Jelgava. He ran a piano school. During World War II, he was evacuated to the West. From 1945 - in a refugee camp for displaced persons (DP CAMPS) in Munich. Since 1949 - in the USA. He lived with his second wife in Douglaston, near New York. He was co-editor of the journal "Opyty" (1953-54) and participated in the almanac "Vozdushnye Puti" (1960-67). He was a member of the circle of democratically minded Russian emigrants, "League." In 1967, shortly… Read More

Paris, 1964. First edition. Original publishers wrappers. Dvigoubsky S. G. (1897-1986), Cover Design. 24x16 cm; v.1: 396 pages: illustration, portraits, maps; v.2: 393 pages: illustrations, portraits, maps. Text in Russian. Both volumes are in good condition with occasional foxing and wear to wrappers. Limited edition of [200] copies.<br /> <br /> From the Preface: In the chronicle, Lieutenant Colonel Pavlov colorfully, truthfully, and comprehensively depicts not only the fighting episodes and campaigns of Markovtsy but all the internal, emotional feelings of the Volunteers, illustrating the narrative with numerous excerpts from the<br /> notes and diaries of colleagues, as well as accurately describe the attitude of the Russian public and the ordinary people to the Idea of the White Struggle.<br /> <br /> Vasily Pavlov (1895-1989) - Russian officer, Lieutenant Colonel, Markovets, White emigre activist.

Tenafly, NJ: Hermitage, 1988. First edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Krynsky, Anatoly (book design). Book measures: 23 x 15.5 cm. 222 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. Signed by the author on the free endpaper. The book comes with a five-page-long book review compiled and signed by the former Curator of Arms and Armor, Heritage Museum, Senior Research Associate, Department of Arms and Armor, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Leonid Tarassuk, Ph. D. A lightly worn copy; very good internally. <br /> <br /> The book provides an account of one of the most significant Russian libraries, the Hermitage Library in the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. The author draws on their personal and professional experience, having worked as a bibliographer in the Hermitage Library for many years before leaving for the West. The library's collection contains precious books reflecting the role of Peter's Russian culture in assimilating Western Europe's spiritual, scientific, and… Read More

Feodosiia: Feodosiiskaia kartinnaia galereia, 1948. The book measures 14 x 9.5 cm and spans 5 pages, all in Russian. It is one of 500 copies and includes a catalog listing over 100 works. Compiled by A. V. Pavlova, the catalog notes attribute the photos to M. A. Levina, though no illustrations are present. As of April 2024, OCLC does not list any copies of the catalog.

Augsburg: Brama Sofii, 1946. Pictorial wrappers. Good. Denysenko, Leonid (illustrator). Measuring 15 x 21 cm, this 64-page publication combines mimeographed typescript with standard text, including illustrations and portraits. The text is in Ukrainian. The title page carries the annotation "In memory of the beloved and honorary compatriot, the esteemed Ukrainian writer Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky - so dear and close to our hearts. Na chuzhyni, April, 1946." This copy shows slight wear and contains notes made in red and black pen throughout.<br /> <br /> This book, produced in a limited quantity, was intended for distribution among Ukrainian refugees residing in the Displaced Persons (DP) camps of post-war Germany. The challenging conditions within these camps, marked by limited resources and military censorship, make this publication a significant symbol of the resilience and determination of the displaced community during a tumultuous period in history. The creation and circulation… Read More

[Novyi-Ulm]: Prometei, 1948. Original pictorial wrappers. Fair condition. Octavo (15 x 21 cm), 77 pages, in Ukrainian. The front wrapper shows tearing and chipping, while the back wrapper has light soil. The spine has light wear.<br /> <br /> This book is a significant early and detailed study of Mykola Khvylovy (1893-1933), a celebrated Ukrainian writer and a key literary figure during the 1917 October Revolution. Born in Trostianets, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, Khvylovy spent time in Berlin, Vienna, and Paris between 1927 and 1928 before returning to Ukraine. He faced severe restrictions in his literary career, being banned from many literary organizations and barred from writing for several journals. During the terror and famine of 1932 and 1933 in Ukraine, Khvylovy tragically took his own life.<br /> <br /> The book's author, literary scholar Pavel Yosypovych Petrenko (1903-1982), was a close friend of Khvylovy. He managed to flee Ukraine during World War II. Writing under… Read More

Moscow: Moskovskii Rabochii, 1937. 46 [1] pages; 19 cm. Text in Russian. One of 3000 copies. A copy exhibiting a front wrapper that is partially detached from the text block; very good internally. As of April 2024, not in OCLC.

Leningrad: Khudozhnik RSFSR, 1959. Publisher's pictorial cover. Epifanov, G. (cover design). 22 x 17 cm. 68 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. One of 1000 copies. A good copy with signs of wear.<br /> <br /> This exhibition catalog lists over 120 artists and features more than 600 of their finest works created between 1955 and 1957.<br /> <br /> The book and magazine graphics exhibition, held in the halls of the Leningrad Union of Soviet Artists, showcases a comprehensive and detailed creative showcase by members and candidate members of the graphic section of the Leningrad Union of Soviet Artists. It also includes works by young, emerging draftsmen and engravers who have recently started their careers in illustration and book design. <br /> <br /> As of December 2023, OCLC locates a single copy at the Library D'art et D'archéologie in Geneve.

Washington, D.C.: Publication of the Russian-American Historical Society, 1988. Publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 22.8 x 15.2 cm. 263 [7] pages. Text in Russian. Light wear, foxing.

Moscow: Iskusstvo, 1937. Publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 19.5 x 13.5 cm. 23 pages: plates. Text in Russian. A soiled and lightly worn copy with chipped wrappers. <br /> <br /> The illustrated catalog of the Petrov-Vodkin exhibition, encapsulating thirty years of his artistic journey, offers a chance to examine his evolving creative trajectory. It highlights the transition from the abstract and conventional features found in many of his early works to a more material-rich approach in crafting comprehensive realistic imagery.

Leningrad: Obshchina khudozhnikov, 1928. 27 pages: portrait, illustrations; 16 cm. Text in Russian. Slightly damaged on the lower part of the spine; very good internally. As of May 2024, OCLC locates only six institutional copies of this rare book.<br /> <br /> Alexander Alexandrovich Lappo-Danilevsky (1898-1920), once a promising student of Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, emerges from the shadows of history in this poignant tribute. As an artist whose career was tragically cut short by the turbulence of the Russian Revolution, Lappo-Danilevsky's oeuvre offers a vivid window into the transformative epoch of early 20th-century Russia. His works, characterized by an acute sensitivity to spatial dynamics, reflect a unique European sensibility, blending the challenges of form and content with a fresh, innovative vision. <br /> <br /> This book, enriched by the diligent efforts of the "Artists' Community," showcases a curated selection from the artist's repertoire,… Read More

Kazan: Central Museum of the Tatar Soviet Socialist Republic, 1929. At head of title: Materialy k slovariu khudozhnikov Povolzh'ia. Published on the occasion of the exhibition held at Central Museum of the Tatar Soviet Socialist Republic (Kazan, Russia), March-April 1929. 16 pages, 3 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations, portrait; 15 cm. Text in Russian. One of 350 copies. The publication was carried out under the supervision of P. M. Dulsky. A good copy with light spotting and foxing, signed by the artist Arkady Alexandrovich Plastov. As of April 2024, OCLC has located two copies of this book in the United States.<br /> <br /> Arkady Alexandrovich Plastov (1893-1972), born into a lineage of icon painters in Prislonikha, Simbirsk, began his artistic training in sculpture at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture in 1914. Returning to his village in 1917, Plastov dedicated himself to painting, drawing inspiration from nature. With the advent of socialist… Read More

Michurinsk: The Artists' Union of the USSR, 1967. Publohser's wrappers. Book measures: 20.5 x 14.5 cm. 8 pages. Text in Russian. One of 100 copies. Signed by the artist on the first page. <br /> <br /> This art exhibition catalog, penned and signed by Sergey Georgievich Arkhipov, showcases the work of this esteemed Soviet painter and member of the Union of Artists of the USSR. Arkhipov's artistic endeavors predominantly focus on capturing the essence of Michurinsk and Tambov, reflecting the regions' unique character and cultural significance.<br /> <br /> One of his notable contributions is the handwritten text "The Word about Igor's Regiment," highlighting his versatility as both an artist and a writer. Born, raised, and having spent his working life in Michurinsk, Arkhipov's deep connection to the city is evident in his works. His dedication to portraying the spirit of Michurinsk has earned him the honor of being named an Honorary Citizen of… Read More

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.