Ornamert i bukva v slavоanskih rukopisi na Narodna Biblioteka v Plovdive by Rajnov, Nikolaj - 1925

Sofia: Derzhavna Pechatnica, 1925 4to (27.5 cm), LXXV, 185, V pp, 37 plates. Contemporary cloth backed marbled boards, original wrappers bound in (cloth cracked at the back hinges, few pencil marks inside). In Bulgarian. This book, titled "Ornament in Letters in Slavic Manuscripts in the National Library in Plovdiv," meticulously examines the decorative elements and ornamentation present in Slavic manuscripts housed at the National Library in Plovdiv. Exploring the intricate styles and artistic features within these manuscripts, the book provides a comprehensive look into the historical and cultural context of these works. Nikolai Rainov (1889-1954), a Bulgarian writer, poet, artist, and scholar, stands out as one of the most notable East European modernists. Interestingly, from 1922 to 1927, Rainov served as a Senior Librarian at the National Library in Plovdiv. In addition to his scientific studies, in he also published controversial books of poetry.