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Paris: [Author's publ], 1968. Publisher's wrappers. 21 x 14.5 cm 83 [4] pages. Text in Russian. One of 500 copies. Very good copy. <br /> <br /> In this literary work, Sergey Kosman delves into the life story of Mayakovsky and his journey within the Soviet landscape, ultimately culminating in a tragic fate with a fatal gunshot wound to the forehead, as noted in a review of the era.<br /> <br /> Scarce. Savin. No. 01849.

Paris: Berggruen & Cie, 1968. Catalog of modern and contemporary prints featuring artworks by numerous renowned artists, including Aizpiri, Appel, Arp, Baj, Bellmer, Bertholo, Braque, Brauner, Calder, Chagall, Chirico, Corneille, Courtin, Dali, Delaunay, Ernst, Fini, Friedlaender, Giacometti, Hamaguchi, Hartung, Hundertwasser, Ikeda, Jenkins, Kandinsky, Klee, Le Corbusier, Léger, Magritte, Manessier, Marini, Matisse, Meckseper, Mihlstein, Minami, Mirò, Montijn, Moore, Mumprecht, Picasso, Poliakoff, Rouault, Schoofs, Sonderborg, Soulages, Sutherland, Tàpies, Vasarely, Vidal-Quadras, Vilatò, Villon, Vlaminck, Wunderlich & Zadkine. <br /> <br /> This catalog also features a price list and a chronological list of catalogs published by Berggruen from 1952 through 1967. It is unpaginated but comprises 463 black and white reproductions. The book measures approximately 23 cm and is written in French. It is presented in a paperback… Read More

St. Petersburg, 1912. Cloth and marble binding. B.V. Gerua's military and scientific works are a fascinating read for anyone interested in the field, as they showcase his remarkable expertise in the area. Gerua was a highly qualified military specialist who taught tactics at the Nikolaev Military Academy in 1912. What makes his conclusions and observations truly captivating is that they are based on his own first-hand experience of the Russo-Japanese War. As a participant in the events in question, Gerua's personal experience adds depth and insight to his tactical analyses, making them all the more valuable and intriguing.

Riga: Janis Roses, 1926. First edition. Publisher's wrappers. Vidbergs, Sigismunds (illustrator). Book measures: 22 x 17,5 cm. 88 pages: illustrations. Text in Latvian. Light staining, creases, and edge-wear. <br /> <br /> The anthology comprises ten stories for children, with each one introduced by an illustration from Sigismunds Vidbergs. Unlike Niklav Strunke, a renowned Latvian artist known for illustrating numerous Latvian folk tales, Vidbergs' contributions in this area are not common. The illustrations, presented on individual sheets, possess significant value for collectors and enthusiasts of rare books. Nonetheless, early 20th-century Latvian children's literature, such as this volume, typically shows considerable wear owing to the regular use and handling by children.<br /> <br /> Karlis Skalbe (1879-1945) was a pivotal Latvian writer and political activist. During the First Russian Revolution in 1905, he took a stand by editing the dissident periodical… 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.

San Francisco: Looch, 1954. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 23.3 x 16.8 cm. 83 pages. Text in Russian. A clean copy with minor wear and soiling to the wrappers.<br /> <br /> The author's concept is captivatingly presented with flawless reasoning, making for a truly fascinating book.<br /> <br /> Alexander D. Bilimovich - professor, academician, and one of the leading mathematicians of the Russian diaspora. He was a world-famous scientist who published over 80 works in emigration on mechanics, geometry, and mathematics. In science circles, his name is also known for being the first to apply vector methods in mechanics. Before the October Revolution, Bilimovich was a professor at Kyiv University; during the Civil War, he lived and worked in Novorossiysk, where he was the rector of Novorossiysk University. After the fall of Denikin, he was evacuated to Belgrade, where he lived and worked as a professor at the University of Belgrade. In the 1950s, he lived in… Read More

[Mönchehof]: Posev, 1946. Original illustrated wrappers. Good. Niko, N.. Octavo (14,5 x 20 cm). 176 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. The book is in good condition with occasional light foxing and wear to wrappers. Page 63 is smaller than the text block. Overall a very good copy.<br /> <br /> Kipling's famous collection of stories from the Jungle Book, including "Mowgli's Brothers" and Kaa's Hunting," printed for children of Russian Displaced Persons (DPs) in Germany. Translated by N. N. with illustrations in the text by N. Niko. From the Young Reader's Library series.<br /> <br /> Not in the trade, as of February 2021.

Munich, 1946. Original wrappers. Dimensions: 20.8 × 15 cm. 16 pages. Text in English. The corners are chipped and worn, otherwise the condition is good.<br /> <br /> This book was published by the Russian 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.

Paris: Galerie de l'Institut, 1956. Textual wrappers. 22 x 15.5 cm. This catalog comprises 8 pages with text written in French and featuring 8 black and white illustrations. A loose leaf is inserted, featuring a list of the works exhibited. It was published as an accompaniment to Mikhail Larionov's exhibition held in Paris between May 25 - June 13, 1956. A copy exhibiting signs of wear, with the front wrapper detached.<br /> <br /> Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov (1881-1964) was a Russian avant-garde painter known for his collaboration with radical exhibition organizers and for being a pioneer in the early stages of abstract Russian art. He shared his life and artistic journey with his fellow avant-garde artist and lifelong partner, Natalia Goncharova.

Leningrad: Artists' Union of the USSR, 1940. Pictorial cover. Avilov, Mikhail Ivanovich (artist). 20 x 14.5 cm. 25 pages: portrait. Text in Russian. A good copy with light wear to the cover.<br /> <br /> As of December 2023, OCLC records indicate that there are no institutional holdings of this catalog.

Moscow: Sovetskii Khudozhnik, 1954. Hardcover. Simagin, N. N., book design. A hardcover edition with a lithograph attached to the front cover and embossed lettering. It spans 90 pages and contains illustrations, including both color and black-and-white plates, as well as a portrait. The text is in Russian, and this edition is one of 5000 copies. This copy has a slightly worn cover, but its internal condition is very good.<br /> <br /> An illustrated artist monograph of Mykhailo Hordiiovych Derehus (1904-1997), a distinguished Soviet Ukrainian graphic artist, painter, and educator. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the arts, he received the prestigious Shevchenko National Prize in 1969. His notable artworks are part of the esteemed collection at the Kuindzhi Art Museum in Mariupol, Ukraine. Derehus' expressive lithographs, characterized by their expressionist style, graced the pages of the 1936 edition of Ivan Kotliarevsky's "Eneida." Additionally, he… Read More

Moscow: Sovetskii Khudozhnik, 1957. Publisher's hardcover w/original dust jacket. Book measures: 21.5 x 17.5 cm. 88 pages illustrations, portrait. Text in Russian. A notably clean copy, exhibiting some wear and a tear on the dust jacket.<br /> <br /> An illustrated monograph celebrating the work of Mikhail Mikhailovich Cheremnykh, a renowned Soviet graphic artist and illustrator. <br /> <br /> Mikhail Mikhailovich Cheremnykh (1890-1962), an acclaimed master in Soviet satirical graphic arts, is renowned for founding Okna ROSTa (The Windows of the Russian Telegraph Agency), the Moscow TASS (Telegraph Agency of the Soviet Union) artist studio, and the satirical magazine Krokodil.

Moscow: Iskusstvo, 1949. Publisher's illustrated wrappers. 16.5 x 11.5 cm. 40 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. From the "Mass Library" series. A good and clean copy.<br /> <br /> Artist's monograph focuses on the artistic accomplishments of Mikhail Mikhailovich Cheremnykh.

Moscow: D.K. Trenev, 1911. Original publisher's cover. Pavlov, P. P. (photo). 9 pages: illustrations [57 miniatures]; 41x30 cm. Text in Russian and French; Some wear to cover, damaged spine; foxing; still a good copy.<br /> <br /> <br /> Russian study of Byzantine iconography compiled by the librarian of the Synodal Library N. P. Popov. The photo miniatures made by the photographer P. P. Pavlov from the watercolor copies of Baron E. A. Klodt.

Munich: Vyd-vo, 1953. Publisher's wrappers. 3 volumes (no. 4-6): 174; 159; 192 pages. 20 cm. Text in Ukrainian. Cover design by Iurii Kostiv. All three volumes are in fair condition, with chipped and worn wrappers.<br /> <br /> A comprehensive edition of the work, penned in the Regensburg DP camp in 1947, was published six years later as a series of three books.<br /> <br /> Lubomyr Rikhtitsky (pseudonyms: Stepan Liubomyrskyi, Stepan Emerson, Mykola Khortytsia), 1921-1983, was a multifaceted individual known for his roles as a soldier in the 1st Ukrainian Division of the Ukrainian National Army, a graphic artist, author, publisher, editor, and writer. The author moved to Germany in 1946 and began studying journalism and forestry at the Ukrainian Technical and Agricultural Institute in Regensburg. Throughout his life, Rikhtitsky authored numerous works, including short story collections and novels such as "Cruel Dawns" (1947) and "Tribe of Wolves"… Read More

Prague, 1935. Fair condition. 311 pages. Portrait. 8vo (19.5 x 14 cm); Stamps on cover. Wrappers worn and creased. Some tears to title, back cover. First twenty pages are detached. Uncut pages.

Leipzig: Werkstätten der Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst, 1976. First edition. Soft cover. Very Good. Weise, Dieter. 27 pages; Dimensions: 21 x 25 cm; Language: German.

[Munich]: Prometei, 1947. Illustrated wrappers. Series: Biblioteka novitnʹoi literatury. 125 pages. Text in Ukrainian. A fair copy with the inscription in pen on the title page.<br /> <br /> The novella "Morituri," authored by the Ukrainian poet, prose writer, and political figure Ivan Bahrianyi (1906-1963), sheds light on the harrowing experiences of prisoners in Stalinist prisons. Despite enduring Stalinist repression himself, Bahriany's literary contributions remain relatively obscure in his homeland. "Morituri," presumably, published in 1947 by the DP publishing house "Prometheus," is part of the author's autobiographical collection, delving into themes of imprisonment and the Gulag system. Often regarded as a precursor to his novel "Gethsemane Garden," this work captures the essence of Bahriany's poignant narrative style.<br /> <br /> "Morituri" is a Latin word that translates to "those who are… Read More

Kolomyia: Cherenkamy i nakladom M. Belousa, 1904. Publisher's wrappers. This book, measuring 16.5 x 12 cm and covering pages 257-285, including portraits, belongs to Issue IX, encompassing the period from June 1905 to September 1905. A worn and chipped copy, with an ink stamp on the first page. <br /> <br /> A rare and diminutive ephemeral publication published by Mykhailo Bilous as part of the Galician Russophilia movement. As of January 2024, OCLC does not show any institutional copies of this book in libraries worldwide.<br /> <br /> Mykhailo Ivanovich Bilous (1838 - 1913) was a notable Ukrainian publisher, editor, journalist, and a prominent figure in public, political, and cultural-educational spheres. He was the younger brother of Teodor (Fedor) Ivanovich Bilous, a renowned teacher and writer.<br /> <br /> The Galician Russophilia or Moscophilia movement was a cultural and political ideology predominantly found in the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria,… Read More

Kolomyia: Cherenkamy i nakladom M. Belousa, 1905. Publisher's wrappers. This book has dimensions of 16.5 x 12 cm and spans pages 193-224, including illustrations. It is Issue VII, covering October 1904 to January 1905, and includes a one-page advertisement for the upcoming issue. This book is a rare and diminutive ephemeral publication that was published by Mykhailo Bilous as a part of the Galician Russophilia movement.<br /> <br /> Mykhailo Ivanovich Bilous (1838 - 1913) was a notable Ukrainian publisher, editor, journalist, and prominent figure in public, political, and cultural-educational spheres. He was the younger brother of Teodor (Fedor) Ivanovich Bilous, a renowned teacher and writer.<br /> <br /> The Galician Russophilia, or Moscophilia, movement was a cultural and political ideology primarily found in the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, Austria-Hungary (now part of western Ukraine). This movement emphasized the belief that the Eastern Slavic people of Galicia,… Read More