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Katerynoslav: Stezhka dodomu, 1919. First edition. 3/4 Cloth & Marble Binding. Good. Octavo (17 x 23 cm). 160 pages: 82 illustrations. Text in Ukrainian; translated from German by Kharchenko, M.; Suprun, F.; Korzun, D.. Series: Dytiacha biblioteka, ch. 21 [Children's library, No. 21]. Hardbound cover with cloth binding (spine and corners), gilt lettering to spine, and marbled boards. Stamp "Austria" to title; three stamps "Prof. of John Koshuba, 794 Sherburne ave St. Paul Minn" to half-title and title; light tearing to lower hinges. internally very good.<br /> <br /> The first Ukrainian edition of the well-known fairy tales written by the German poet Wilhelm Hauff. Wilhelm Hauff (1802-1827) was a Württembergian poet and novelist, best known for his fairy tales.<br /> <br /> As of April 2020, OCLC shows five copies in Harvard College Library, University of Illinois, University of Manitoba Library, University of Alberta and Monash… Read More

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

Munich-Regensburg: Vydannia Iuriia Iudym-Levkovycha, 1945. Original illustrated wrappers. Fair condition. Kuznetsov, Konstantin (illustrator). This octavo-sized book (21 × 15 cm) contains 27 pages with illustrations and is printed in Ukrainian. The wrappers show light wear, with some chipping at the corners and spine.<br /> <br /> The book features the first story from the collection "Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka." In the 19th century, this story inspired an opera by Modest Mussorgsky, which was left unfinished by him and later completed by others. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Sorochinsky fair, a significant fair in Velyki Sorochyntsi near Poltava, Ukraine. Historically held five times a year during the Russian Empire, it faced a 40-year hiatus during Soviet times and was revived annually post-1991 following Ukraine's independence.<br /> <br /> This edition was published by Ukrainian Displaced Persons (DPs) under the… Read More

Tallinn: [Eesti Noukogude Kunstnike Liit], 1947. Publisher's pictorial wrappers. Book measures: 20.5 x 15 cm. 23 pages: b/w plates. Text in Estonian. One of 1000 copies. A very good copy with light wear to wrappers.<br /> <br /> Kunstihoones, Tallinnas, 6.XI 1947 - 15. XII 1947 (The exhibition takes place at the Tallinn Art Hall from November 6th, 1947, to December 15th, 1947)<br /> <br /> This illustrated catalog was produced for the "Seven Years of Soviet Estonian Art: Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution" exhibition. It showcases nearly 300 works by 86 artists, spanning across painting, graphics, and sculpture. Featured artists include Priidu Aavik, Adamson-Eric, Paul Luhtein, Boriks Lukats, Evald Okas, Richard Sargits, Hendrik Vitsur, Garibaldi Pommer, Eduard Einman, Viktor Leskin, Kristjan Teder, Mikko Lepo, Ado Vabbe, Roman Nyman, Esko Lepp, Mart Laarman, Arnold Akberg, among others.<br /> <br /> As of… Read More

Albany, NY: University Art Museum, 1995. Softcover. Geoffrey Holder: The Painter<br /> Holder, Geoffrey<br /> Albany, New York: University Art Museum, University at Albany, State University of New York, 1995. Softcover. Illustrated wraps in black and color, spanning 112 pages with both black and white and color illustrations. VG- (Covers show some edge wear, but otherwise well-maintained.) <br /> ISBN: 9780910763134<br /> <br /> This publication accompanies the 1995 exhibition featuring the artwork of Trinidadian-American actor, dancer, and painter Geoffrey Holder (1930-2014). Including essays by Joseph Mazo and Helen Lawrenson, as well as a statement from the artist himself, it provides insight into Holder's artistic journey. The exhibition checklist references 45 pieces, with many, if not all, showcased within these pages. Limited to 2000 copies, this publication is a rare find.<br /> <br /> OCLC: 32925000.

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.

Munich: Vydannia Bratstva kol. Voiakiv 1-oi Ukrains'koi Dyvizii UNA, 1953. Illustrated wrappers. Book measures: 20 x 15 cm. 37 pages: maps. Text in Ukrainian. A good copy with slightly soiled wrappers. <br /> <br /> The Chortkiv offensive, also known as the June offensive, was a military operation by the Ukrainian Galician Army (UHA) led by Oleksander Hrekov in June 1919. Its aim was to push back Polish forces and secure maneuvering space for the UHA. Although it initially achieved tactical victories, capturing Chortkiv and pushing the Polish army back, resource shortages prevented the UHA from consolidating its gains. On June 28, 1919, Polish forces broke through the Ukrainian front lines, forcing the UHA to retreat to the Zbruch River. Despite its limitations, the Chortkiv offensive showcased the UHA's military capabilities and high morale, which would later be demonstrated in battles against the Red Army in eastern Ukraine.

Lviv: Nakladom Ia. Tsebrins'koho, 1924. Publisher's wrappers. The book, measuring 22.5 x 15 cm and spanning 47 pages, is presented in Ukrainian. It belongs to the series "Teatral'na biblioteka 'Rusalky'," issue No. 32. As of January 2024, OCLC identifies two institutional copies of this book in North America.<br /> <br /> This copy exhibits slight wear and chipping, with notable features including a handwritten inscription and the stamp of the "Ukrainian National Museum and Library" on the title page. Additionally, there is a tear along the spine and a library label on the front wrapper.

Munich: Ukrains'ka spilka obrazotvorchykh mysttsiv, 1947. Illustrated covers. An artistic supplement to the "Ukrainian Tribune" published by the Ukrainian Union of Fine Artists (USOM). The magazines include content such as materials, reviews, and studies addressing contemporary art's pressing issues and unique aspects of Ukrainian art found across different regions and historical periods. It also explores Ukrainian art within the broader context of global art, delving into the reciprocal influence of artistic expressions from various cultures.<br /> <br /> The magazine's cover title, "Ukrains'ke Mystetstvo," is translated into multiple languages, including English, French, and German, as "Ukrainian Art," "Art Ukranien," and "Ukrainische Kunst," respectively. 40; 56 pages: illustrations, plates (some color). 32 cm. Text in Ukrainian. Cover design by Mykhailo Dmytrenko. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 192447280.<br />… Read More

Munich: Association of Ukrainian Plastic Artists (USOM), 1947. Hardcover. Book measures: 24.5 x 17.5 cm. 38 pages: 47 numbered plates. Text in Ukrainian, English, and German. Responsible editor and printer: Wasyl Pasiczniak. Authorized by Headquarters European Command Civil Affairs Division APO 757, A. G. 383. 7 GEC-AGO, from July 1947. A good copy with slightly worn and spotted cover.<br /> <br /> A catalog for an exhibition in Munich featuring the sculptures of three Ukrainian artists: Hryhorii Kruk, Antin Pavlos, and Bohdan-Mykola Mukhyn.<br /> <br /> Sviatoslav Hordynsky (1906-1993) was a multifaceted artist and cultural luminary, renowned for his prowess in painting, graphic art, iconography, poetry, translation, literary critique, and cultural advocacy. Born the son of the esteemed literary scholar Yaroslav Hordynsky, Sviatoslav honed his artistic skills at various European institutions, including the Berlin Academy of Art and the Académie Julian in Paris.… Read More

New York: Chervona kalyna, 1971. Publisher's illustrated wrappers. Good. Tytla, Bohdan (illustrator). Octava (15.6 x 23.4 cm). 16 pages: illustrations, portrait. Text in Ukrainian. Illustrated by Bohdan Tytla. Mild wear, spotting to wrappers; fading to edges; internally very good.<br /> <br /> The book documents the life of Ivan Turchyn, who took part in the civil war of 1861-1865 in the U.S. He was appointed Commander of the 19th Illinois Volunteer Regiment and worked in the Technical Department of the Illinois Central Railroad, where Abraham Lincoln worked as a Corporate Attorney. In the spring of 1861, 11 southern states declared their withdrawal from the United States and began a war. In July of that year, the governor of Illinois offered Turchyn to lead the 19th Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Ivan Turchyn agreed. After the war, he worked as an emigration agent at the Central Illinois Railroad.<br /> <br /> OCLC shows twelve copies; no copies in the trade as of July 2020.

Munich: Vyd-vo, 1951. Illustrated wrappers. The book measures 20.5 x 14.5 cm and consists of 4 volumes: 139, 196, 165, and 248 pages each. The text is in Ukrainian, with cover design by Evhen Blakytnyi. The first three volumes bear the stamp "Authorized by Headquarters European Command Civil Affairs, Division APO 757, A. G. 383. 7 GEC-AGO, from July 1947." Wasyl Pasiczniak is credited as the responsible editor and printer. The set is in good condition, with volume one showing light wear, and all volumes exhibiting light foxing and chipping along the edges. Volume four has been rebound while preserving the original cover.<br /> <br /> Dokiya Humenna (1904-1996) was a notable Ukrainian and Ukrainian American writer celebrated for her extensive contributions to the literary Ukrainian diaspora. Her literary journey commenced with the publication of "U Stepu" (In the Steppe) in 1924, a piece that garnered attention in prominent Soviet Ukrainian literary journals and earned… Read More