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[Munich], 1946. Publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 15.5 x 21 cm. 42 pages. Text in Ukrainian. A copy with stamps and inscriptions on the front wrapper and title page; still about very good.<br /> <br /> The book's anonymous compilers noted that the poems were sourced "from a collection of unpublished or previously printed works in periodicals and unreleased poems by Lesya Ukrainka." This collection features 25 poetic pieces, including titles like "Always a Crown of Thorns," "And You Once Fought," "Dream," "Queen," and "Yakutska Poem," among others. Notably, "Yakutska Poema" was first published under this title in the magazine "Soviet Lviv" in 1945, later appearing under the name "This is what you are asking for those..." in subsequent publications.<br /> <br /> The publication process of this book is intriguing, but common for early DP publications. The poems were typed on wax… Read More

New York: Author's publ, 1967. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 20.3 x 14 cm. 226 pages. Text in Russian. One of [500] copies printed (according to Savin). A very good copy.<br /> <br /> Nikolai Ivanovich Ulyanov (1904-1985) - Russian historian, publicist, student of S. Platonov. He was captured by the Germans and ended up in Germany, where he later lived in the displaced persons (DP) camps-avoided repatriation. He wrote all his main works in the West. Lived in the USA.

Munich, 1946. Illustrated wrappers. Book measures: 20.5 x 14.5 cm. 160 pages: sheet music. Text in Ukrainian. Cover design by Myroslav Hryhoriyev. A fair copy with a heavily chipped spine, worn and partially detached wrappers, and torn text block.<br /> <br /> A scarce DP publication. In the editor's preface, the Ukrainian folk song is described as a reflection of people's history, from their triumphs and tribulations to their dreams and determination. These songs have been crafted over centuries, chronicling the struggles, joys, and hopes of the Ukrainian people. They capture the essence of various historical events, revealing the people as both creators and witnesses of their own destinies. In these songs, one hears of the heroic deeds of the Cossacks, the trials of serfdom, and the tender melodies of love stories. Each song is a snapshot of Ukrainian life and history, adorned with beautiful melodies and poetic verses that mirror the richness of Ukrainian nature. Even in exile,… Read More

St. Petersburg: T-va M.O. Volf, 1909. Original publisher's cover. Guryev, Ivan Petrovich (1875-1943). Book measure: 21 x 14.5 cm. 135 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. In good condition<br /> <br /> The book tells about pests in an entertaining way.<br /> <br /> Ivan Petrovich Guryev (1875-1943) - artist and illustrator. He studied at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts and then worked in Simbirsk and Kazan. He was arrested in 1936, but the case was dropped.

Wiesbaden: Izd-vo I. Mezhina, 1946. Original pictorial wrappers. Mazianis, R. (illustrator). Small octavo (15 x 11 cm). 127 pages. Text in Russian. With the "Authorized by UNRRA Team Wiesbaden" note on the printer's imprint page. The cover is lightly worn, with some foxing throughout the book. Still a very good copy. OCLC shows eight institutional holdings as of December 2022.<br /> <br /> A poetry collection, including some of the youthful works of the poet, published by Russian Displaced Persons (DPs) in Germany in the aftermath of World War II.<br /> <br /> Displaced persons (DP) camps in Europe after World War II were established in Germany, Austria, and Italy, primarily for refugees from Eastern Europe and former prisoners of Nazi German concentration camps. Two years after the end of World War II in Europe, about 850,000 people lived in DP camps, including Armenians, Poles, Latvians, Lithuanians, Estonians, Yugoslavs, Jews, Greeks, Russians, Ukrainians,… Read More

Tbilisi: Zaria Vostoka, 1958. A signed copy of the illustrated artist's monograph, featuring a cover that shows slight signs of wear. A hardcover copy with a lithograph affixed to the front cover and enhanced with embossed lettering. 40 pages: plates (illustrations).<br /> <br /> Ucha (Ilya) Malakievich Japaridze (1906-1988) was a Georgian painter and graphic artist who held the title of People's Artist of the USSR. He was also known for his contributions to fine arts through articles published in various periodicals. In his earlier works, one can discern the influence of Lado Gudiashvili. Notably, for his painting titled "Farewell" (1957, privately held in the USA), he was awarded a silver medal at the 1958 World Exhibition in Brussels.