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New York: Doubleday, 1994. Uncorrected proof. Original publisher's wrappers. Good. Octavo (15.5 x 23.5 cm). 552 pages. Text in English. Small fold to lower corner; overall very good.<br /> <br /> Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) - an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. He was known for his works of science fiction and popular science. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards.

Moscow: Izd-vo Gos. Tretʹiakovskoi gallerei, 1930. 65 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. One of 6000 copies. As of May 2024, the rare availability of this publication is underscored by its presence in only two esteemed collections: the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Harvard University. <br /> <br /> Lazar Vladimirovich Rosental (1894-1990) - was a prominent art historian and guide. His contributions to the educational sector are noted in his role as a researcher of guided tour methodologies. Beyond his professional endeavors, Rosental was a fervent enthusiast of poetry and a literary figure whose personal reflections culminated in several memoirs. His rich life and career offer a captivating glimpse into the cultural and historical tapestry of his time.

Moscow: Gosudarstvennoe Izdatel'stvo, 1924. Series: Novoe v zhizni, nauke, tekhnike, vyp 43. 47 pages, 12 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations; 18 cm. One of 3000 copies. The front wrapper is detached from the text block.<br /> <br /> An illustrated monograph on Ilya Yefimovich Repin explores the life and art of one of Russia's most renowned realist painters.

Buenos Aires: Peremoha, 1949. Publisher's wrappers. This book spans 78 pages and measures 18 cm in size. The text is in Ukrainian, and it includes a previous owner's inscription on the front wrapper, as well as a stamp on the title page. <br /> <br /> The author's inaugural memoir, reflecting on his tumultuous life journey.<br /> <br /> Mykola Prykhodko (1904 - 1980) was a Ukrainian author and educator. He held a professorship at the University of Kiev until his arrest by the NKVD in 1938. For three years, he endured imprisonment in a Siberian concentration camp, becoming one of many Ukrainians subjected to unjust detention and torture without trial. Following his release, Prykhodko fled to Germany, where he sought refuge in a Displaced Persons camp. Eventually, he resettled in Canada, where he lived and worked until his passing.<br /> <br /> The years following World War II saw a significant wave of Ukrainian emigration, driven by various factors,… Read More

[place of publication not identified]: [publisher not identified], 1942. Illustrated wrappers. 22 cm. 84 pages: illustrations. Text in Ukrainian. Cover design by Mykhailo Dmytrenko. Edited by Sviatoslav Hordynsky. A very good copy.<br /> <br /> While it is possible that the second revised edition of this Ukrainian children's book could have been produced in the displaced persons (DP) camps, its specific origin remains unclear. As per the Internet Encyclopedia of Ukraine, the book was printed in 1942. <br /> <br /> Oksana Steshenko (1875-1941) was a Ukrainian writer, known for her contributions to children's literature and literary criticism. Among other notable works are the anthology of children's literature "Ridni Kolosky" (Native Sheaves, 1924; later edition titled "Kolosky Zhyttia" or Sheaves of Life, 1925) and "Heroi Zv'iazku" (Heroes of Communication, 1930). Steshenko also engaged in literary translation, bringing Russian… Read More

Stanyslaviv: Nakladom V-va, 1921. Original printed wrappers. Fair. Octavo (15 x 11 cm). 63 pages: illustrations. Text in Ukrainian. Chipped along the edges. <br /> <br /> This work of the public figure, writer and Esperantist Orest Kuzma is devoted to book printing history and technology. It tells the history of the development of materials and various bookmaking techniques. The author highlights the stages of the creation of the book and its main components. He also describes the processes of proofreading, typing, features of fonts, illustrations, binding work, and characterizes types of printing paper and printing equipment.<br /> <br /> Scarce; OCLC locates only three copies at the Harvard University, University of Illinois and University of Alberta; not in the trade, as of December 2020.

Lviv: Rusalka, 1925. Publisher's textual wrappers. Book measures: 17 x 12 cm. 30 pages. Text in Ukrainian. From the "Teatral'na biblioteka" series, issue No. 37, 1925. This is a very good copy of the book, although it does exhibit light chipping along the edges, likely due to the low-quality paper used in its production.<br /> <br /> This Ukrainian theatrical play was published in Lviv but intended for distribution in the Western world, particularly in the USA, where "Ukrainian Bazaar" served as the primary distributor for this series. <br /> <br /> As of January 2024, OCLC records indicate that only a later edition, published in 1928, is located, with no records of the earlier edition.

Moscow: Sovetskii Khudozhnik, 1955. Hardcover. Vasilev, Iu. B., book design. Measuring 21 x 17.5 cm, this hardcover edition spans 88 pages and includes illustrations, plates, and a portrait. It features a lithograph attached to the front cover and the text is in Russian. This copy is in very good condition with only minor wear to the cover. As of January 2024, according to the OCLC database, there are only two known copies of this book in library collections, indicating its rarity and limited availability.<br /> <br /> A comprehensive monograph that serves as an introduction to the artistic legacy of the Russian painter Jacob Dorofeyevich Romas, also known as Yakov Dorofeevich Romas (1902-1969). Yakov Dorofeevich Romas was a prominent Soviet artist and a pioneering figure in Soviet design. He achieved the esteemed status of a member of the Academy of Fine Arts of the USSR in 1958. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the world of art, he was honored with the title of… Read More

Lviv: Rusalka, 1923. Publisher's wrappers. The book measures 15 x 11.5 cm and comprises 16 pages. The text is in Ukrainian, with translation from Russian by Hr. Sadovs'ky. It is part of the "Teatral'na biblioteka" series, issue No. 28. This particular copy is in a worn and delicate condition, with evident signs of chipping along the edges.<br /> <br /> As of January 2024, OCLC records indicate that only two copies of the book have been located, one at Harvard University Library and another at the University of Saskatchewan Library.

Munich: Hilce, 1947. Illustrated wrappers. Hryhor'ev, Myroslav (illustrator). 56 pages: illustrations, portraits; 20 cm. Text in Ukrainian. The front wrapper is damaged and detached from the text block, several pages are chipped and torn.<br /> <br /> This illustrated publication offers a vivid account of the lives of Ukrainian prisoners (Ostarbeiters) in Germany during the Second World War. Drawing from the poignant poems and heartfelt letters penned from German captivity, it provides a compelling narrative of their experiences and struggles during this tumultuous period.<br /> <br /> Oleksa Voropai, literary pseudonym Oleksa Stepovyi (1913-1989), was an ethnographer, writer, and naturalist. After the German invasion of the USSR in June 1941, he moved to the North Caucasus, and in the fall of 1942, he returned to Ukraine and settled in the village of Voronovitsi in Vinnytsia region. In 1944, together with his wife, he headed west and reached Germany, where he stayed in… Read More

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.

Saint Petersburg: M. P. Botkin, 1882. Half-leather binding. Complete book title: Illiustrirovannyi katalog khudozhestvennogo otdela Vserossiiskoi vystavki v Moskve, 1882 g., soderzhashchii bolee 250 fotolitografii, vosproizvedennykh gg. Skamoni i Chestermenom bolsheiu chastiiu s originalnykh risunkov khudozhnikov, s prilozheniem 160 biograficheskikh zametok o khudozhnikakh na osnovanii svedenii, soobshchennykh imi samimi = Catalogue illustré de la Section des Beaux-Arts à l'Exposition Nationale de Moscou, en 1882, contenant plus de 280 reproductions, dont environ 170 d'après les dessins originaux des artistes, et près de 160 notices biographiques sur les artistes d'après les matériaux communiqués par eux-mêmes [Illustrated catalog of the Art Department of the 1882 All-Russian Exhibition in Moscow, containing more than 250 photolithographs, reproduced by Scamoni and Chesterman, mainly from… Read More

New York: Freedom Foundation, 1961. First and the only Russian edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 18,8 × 11,2 cm. 334, [2] pages. Text in Russian. First and the only Russian edition. Very good copy.<br /> <br /> A foreigner's view of the realities of North America, history, and philosophy, devoid of the prejudices and stereotypes of Europeans. The author examines the philosophy of North America and its contribution to the lives of other states and the world.<br /> <br /> Raymond Leopold Bruckberger (1907-1998). - Dominican priest, artist, screenwriter, philosopher. Author of The Seven Miracles of Gubbio, served as a chaplain in the French Foreign Legion in the Sahara and was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor for participating in the Resistance.

Munich: Association of Former Students of the Imperial Alexander Lyceum, 1961. First edition. Original pictorial publisher's wrappers. Very Good. 23 × 16 cm; 235 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. Printed on high-quality thick paper. Light wear and a small tear to the front wrappers; otherwise in great condition.<br /> <br /> Published for the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Lyceum. The main goal of the commemorative book is to give a complete list of all those who "had the honor and happiness to be brought up in the Lyceum." It includes all lyceum students from the 1st to the 80th graduation, the last one who did not graduate from the Lyceum due to the revolution.<br /> <br /> An excellent source on the history of Russia. For Slavists, historians, and bibliographers. <br /> <br /> Scarce; OCLC located four other copies as of July 2023.

Moscow, 1918. Original illustrated wrappers. 31 x 21 cm. 20 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. This copy is in fair condition, showing light soiling and wear. <br /> <br /> Publication of the Theatrical and Musical Section of the Department of Public Education of the Moscow Council of Workers' Deputies.

Saint Petersburg: M. Gorodetsky, 1916. Illustrated wrappers. 30 pages: illustrations, plates. 35 x 25.5 cm. Text in Russian. This copy exhibits signs of use, as the front cover is detached and the back cover is ripped.<br /> <br /> This magazine, circulated in Petrograd between 1916 and 1917, focused on art and theater. A total of 11 issues were published. The current issue features a diverse range of content, including articles on theater and literature by Prof. K.I. Arabazhin, an exploration of contemporary Russian painting, and a piece on the municipalization of theater by N. Bogolyubov. It also includes critiques and observations on Moscow's theater scene by Iu. Sobolev, insights into the 'Jack of Diamonds' art movement by S. Glagol, and historical retrospectives on theater by P. Pilsky. Additionally, the magazine features chronicles of Petrograd and Moscow theaters, provincial life, and a screen log by M. Gorodetsky. Notably, it also showcases color reproductions of I.… Read More

[Berlin]: Kosmos, 1923. Original publisher's cover. Good. Octavo (16 x 23 cm). 269 pages: illustrations. Text in Ukrainian. Hardbound cover with gilt lettering to cover and spine; inscription in pencil "Gift: Prof. George Bachur, Detroit, 4-30-68" to page 4 ; wear to cover; library call number to spine; internally very good.<br /> <br /> The book is dedicated to the memory of the Ukrainian comrade Mykola Vrublevsky, who was shot in Kiev on Christmas night of 1918 by the Directorate of the Ukrainian People's Republic for his participation in the International Workers Revolutionary Party. The purpose of this textbook is to help students understand world history as a class struggle, and the social revolution of 1917 and the Soviet State as the last ring in the perennial chain of revolt of the masses against social oppression.<br /> <br /> OCLC shows ten copies, as of April 2020.

Augsburg: Nakladom P. Pohasiia, 1947. 4th edition. Publisher's wrappers. 249 pages: illustrations, maps, portraits; 21 cm. Text in Ukrainian. A stained copy with signs of wear on the wrappers, several tears, slightly damaged spine and the owner's inscription on the endpaper.<br /> <br /> The fourth edition of Doroshenko's work marks its debut publication within the displaced persons camps in Germany. This edition, tailored for a younger audience, features illustrations and serves as an educational resource for Ukrainian postwar refugees.<br /> <br /> Dmytro Doroshenko (1882-1951) was a prominent historian, historiographer, and moderate conservative political figure. Before the Revolution of 1917, he was associated with the Society of Ukrainian Progressives. During World War I, he served in the Union of Cities, a relief organization in Russian-occupied Galicia and Bukovyna. Post-revolution, Doroshenko became the Russian Provisional Government's commissioner of… Read More

Moscow: E. Lissner and Y. Roman, 1877. First Russian edition. 23.5 x 16.5 cm. Volume I: Issue (part) one - 189 pages; issue (part) two - 178 pages. Text in Russian. Damaged spine; foxing throughout. <br /> <br /> This book provides a unique perspective on the life of Russian Emperor Nicholas I, as it was the first biography of him to be written in Russian. The author, Paul Lacroix, was a renowned bibliophile from France who received a pension from Russia for writing this work. Although the book was never completed, V.I. Mezhov notes that three issues of the first volume were published. However, there is no further information regarding a third issue. Despite its scarcity in trade, this book can be found in several institutional collections, with only two issues of the first volume.

Munich: Vernyhora, 1947. Publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 21 cm. 92 and 155 pages. Text in Ukrainian. Both volumes are in good condition, with only slight wear to the wrappers. One volume has a chipped corner, while the other has rusty staples.<br /> <br /> This publication emerged from a displaced persons (DP) camp created for Ukrainian refugees following World War II. These camps served as crucial cultural and educational hubs, nurturing intellectual and literary endeavors across various disciplines, including history, literature, and education. Likely serving as a cornerstone in preserving Ukrainian culture and identity amidst displacement and uncertainty, this specific publication offered valuable resources and insights to the displaced community, ensuring the continuity of Ukrainian heritage during challenging times.<br /> <br /> Volodymyr Radzykevych (1886-1966) was a distinguished Ukrainian educator, scholar, and writer. Radzykevych played a pivotal role in… Read More