Search Results: Titles starting with L from RARE PAPER INC

Moscow, 1929. 32 pages; 18 cm. Text in Russian. One of 2000 copies. At head of title: Обьединение художников-реалистов (Association of Realist Artists). A rare exhibition catalog for the exhibition, held at the Moscow State University in 1929, of which only one institutional copy is held at the Thomas J. Watson Library of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.<br /> <br /> Nikolay Alekseyevich Kasatkin (1859-1930) was a prominent Russian painter renowned for his contributions to Social Realism. Graduating from the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture in 1883 under the mentorship of Vasily Perov and Illarion Pryanishnikov, he garnered… Read More

Riga, 1930. Publisher's wrappers. Vidbergs, Sigismund (cover design).

Riga: Vainags, 1921. Publisher's wrappers. Strunke, Niklavs (illustrator). Book measures: 13 x 18 cm. 104 pages: illustrations. Text in Latvian. <br /> <br /> This volume features a cover and full-page illustration by Niklāvs Strunke (1894-1966), a preeminent figure in the Latvian Avant-garde movement of the 20th century.<br /> <br /> Arvīds Jānis (also known as Jan or Yan) Śudrabkalns (1894-1975) was a Latvian poet known for his work in expressionism and futurism. He also published two collections of satirical poetry under the pseudonym Oliveretto.

Augsburg, 1947. 87 pages; 21 cm. Text in Ukrainian and Latin. Authorized by EUCOM Hq. Civil Affairs Division, 14 July 1947. Druck: A. Bilous, Augsburg. A copy with a damaged spine, wear along the edges, and occasional pencil handwriting throughout. As of April 2024, OCLC has identified just four copies of the book.<br /> <br /> The publication emerged from a displaced persons (DP) camp founded to shelter Ukrainian refugees following World War II.

The Hague, Netherlands: Mouton, 1968. Original publisher's wrappers. 74 pages. Text in Russian. Good condition.

Paris: Izdanie V. Siialskago, 1939. Original publisher's wrappers. Efremov, S. (cover design). 8vo (28 x 19.5 cm), 365 pages: illustrations, maps. Text in Russian. This edition is limited to 400 copies, with only 150 numbered and inscribed; This is No. 122 copy with a printed ownership leaf of Alexey Alekseevich Tatishchev. The book is in good condition with minor wear, spots, and chips to the wrappers; the text block is clean.<br /> <br /> Alexey Alekseevich Tatishchev - official of the Ministry of Agriculture, kammerjunker and memoirist. In November 1920, he was evacuated to Constantinople. 1921 - 1923 he worked in Constantinople under the Red Cross, led by G. V. Glinka and B. E. Ivanitsky. At the beginning of 1923, he arrived in Berlin. Then he moved to Paris, where he served as chief accountant in the Swedish company Alfa Laval for a long time. He was a board member of the Association of Former Students of the Imperial Alexander Lyceum. He was a parishioner of the Vvedensky Church… Read More

Saint Petersburg, 1944. Illustrated wrappers. Book dimensions: 28.5 x 22 cm. 32 pages: illustrations, photographs. Text in Russian. A fragile copy with chipped edges and torn wrappers.<br /> <br /> "Leningrad" was a bi-monthly illustrated literary magazine, functioning under the auspices of the Leningrad branch of the USSR Writers' Union, from 1940 to 1946. It emerged as a successor to "Rezec" (1924-1939), shifting focus from journalism to more artistic content. The magazine featured notable contributors in 1943, including N. Tikhonov, I. Kratt, V. Shefner, N. Orlov, M. Dudin, O. Bergolts, E. Vechtomova, A. Golubeva, A. A. Prokofiev, L. Pumpyansky, and A. Flit. It was discontinued in 1946 by the Organizing Bureau of the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party of Bolsheviks. During 1943-1944, the magazine had a circulation of 15,000 copies.

Leningrad, 1947. Publisher's wrappers. 21 x 15.5 cm. 24 pages: [19] illustrations. Text in Russian. One of 2000 copies. A very good copy with light wear to wrappers and handwritten title on the spine.<br /> <br /> Notable artists featured in the exhibition include V. Tambi, E. Charushin, K. Rudakov, E. Krimmer, V. Konashevich, Y. Vasnetsov, and various others. This catalog showcases the work of these artists and provides valuable insights into the world of book graphics in Leningrad during that period.<br /> <br /> As of December 2023, OCLC records indicate three institutional holdings, including NYPL, Harvard and Stanford.

Odesa: Bessarabian Book Publishing House, 1919. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 22 x 17 cm. 16 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. The cover is coming off the text block; tears, foxing.<br /> <br /> Rare provincial children's book.

A group of three papers from the family of a well-known Swedish-Russian astronomer Johan Oskar Backlund containing a signed by J. O. Backlund letter, invitation card, envelope addressed to the Croatian astrophysicist and doctor Branimir Alexander Truhelka. Dimensions: letter (20 x 16 cm); invitation card (11 x 7 cm); envelope (11.5 x 8 cm). Light staining and foxing.<br /> <br /> Backlund, Johan Oskar (1846-1916) - was a Swedish-Russian astronomer. His name is sometimes given as Jöns Oskar Backlund. In Russia, where he spent his entire career, he is known as Oskar Andreevich Baklund (Оскар Андреевич Баклунд). He was born in Sweden and graduated from Uppsala University in 1872. After getting his doctorate in 1875, he emigrated to Russia… Read More

Leningrad: Khudozhnik RSFSR, 1973. Illustrated wrappers. A good copy with slightly soiled wrappers.. 22 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. One of 1000 copies. Lev Aleksandrovich Yudin (1903-1941) - was an illustrator, designer, and painter. His artistic journey began at an early age when his mother taught him the art of crafting paper silhouettes, often depicting various animals during playtime. He started attending the art studio of the renowned Kazimir Malevich and eventually pursued formal art education at the art institute under Malevich's guidance. In 1922, following the footsteps of his mentor, Lev Yudin relocated to Petrograd. During his time in Petrograd, he enrolled at VKHUTEMAS (the Higher State Art and Technical Studios) from 1922 to 1923 and actively participated in various art exhibitions, starting in 1920. In 1923, Lev Yudin assumed the role of a teacher at the State Institute of Art Culture, where he collaborated closely with Kazimir Malevich. As the late 1920s and 1930s… 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.

[Riga], 1942. Publisher's illustrated wrappers. [Yupatov, Alexey (1911 - 1975)] (illustrator). Book measures: 21 x 14.8 cm. 23 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. A rare children's book presumably published in Nazi-occupied Riga in 1942.

Moscow: Znanie, 1957. Publisher's wrappers. 32 pages. Text in Russian. A clean copy with light signs of wear.<br /> <br /> The objective of this brochure is to underscore a highly important phase in the history of Soviet literature (1917-1921), during which its cornerstone was established amid a vigorous class struggle. It seeks to demonstrate the pivotal influence of the October Revolution, Lenin, and the Communist Party in shaping the literature of socialist realism.

Jersey City, NJ: Svoboda, 1916. Publisher's wrappers. The book has dimensions of 17 x 11 cm and spans 95 pages with text in Ukrainian. Notably, it bears the stamp "Salyk Stepan, Teacher" on the title page. This copy is in very good condition overall, with only slight wear to the wrappers and a minor chip on the spine.

Kyiv: T-vo, 1919. Publisher's wrappers. Series: Shkil'na Sektsiia, Part 20. Book Dimensions: 22 cm. Book measures: 38 pages, featuring illustrations including one color plate. Text in Ukrainian. The copy is in fair condition, exhibiting light wear, some chipping, and foxing.

Saint Petersburg: De L'Imprimerie D'Édouard Pratz & Cie, 1838. 19th-century cream paper-covered boards, with lettering on the upper cover. Book measures: 22 x 15 cm. 531 pages: folding plan (50x40 cm; signed as lithographed by Davignon frères.) Text in French. The front free-endpaper is inscribed in ink. The book is in a state of wear, showing minor damage to its edges. Spine is partially missing. Foxing throughout.<br /> <br /> A scarce catalog titled "Livret de la Galerie Impériale de l'Ermitage de Saint-Pétersbourg, contenant l'explication des tableaux qui la composent, avec de courtes notices sur les autres objets d'art ou de curiosité qui y sont exposés" spans an impressive 531 pages. It predominantly features a thorough, room-by-room walkthrough of the galleries, complete with comprehensive descriptions of each painting. The catalog opens with a concise historical overview… Read More

[Place of publication not identified]: [publisher not identified], 1930. Textual wrappers. This book consists of 24 pages and includes a portrait. It measures 15 x 9.5 cm and features text in Ukrainian. Dedicated to Hryhorii Pisetsky. Additionally, there is a hand-written inscription in pencil on the first page. Overall, this copy is in good condition with slight wear along the edges.

Moscow: State Literature Museum, 1939. Publisher's cover. A very good copy with light wear to the cover.. 19.5 × 13 cm. 273 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. One of 3000 copies. No. 4, from the "State Literature Museum Bulletins" Series. The only published volume of this rare Soviet bibliography is dedicated to Russian Lubok songs, which held a special place in society's life and culture. Folk and artistic song lyrics were often utilized by publishers in the creation of mass visual products (lubki). Lubok, a beloved genre of Russian folk graphics, is characterized by its straightforward illustrations and stories derived from literature, religious narratives, and folk tales. These Lubki prints were frequently used as decorative elements in homes and inns.

Lviv: Nakladom M. Matviichuka, 1930. Illustrated wrappers. Manastyrsky, Antin Ivanovych (1878-1969). 16 pages: illustrations; 22 cm. Text in Ukrainian. Series: Zolota biblioteka ukraïnsʹkoï dytyny, vyp. 10. Cover design and illustrations by Antin Ivanovych Manastyrsky (1878-1969). The book is in fair condition with minor chips and tears along the spine extremities.<br /> <br /> Scarce. As of January 2024, OCLC has located a 1927 edition of the book at the University of Alberta Library. It appears that there might be a discrepancy in the publication date in the record.