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Novgorod: Gubmuzei, 1927. This rare Soviet black and white photocopy reproduces the original four-page catalog from the inaugural art exhibition at Novgorod Gubmuzei in 1927, commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the October Revolution. Featuring works by Soviet artists V. P. Beliaev and I. M. Druzhinin, the catalog is scarce, with no copies listed in OCLC records as of April 2024.

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

Kalisz: Chornomor, 1923. Publisher's wrappers. This miniature book measures 14.5 x 8.5 cm, comprising 33 pages with original publisher's wrappers. The text is in Ukrainian, and it was published in the internment camp for the UNR Army soldiers in Kalisz, Poland.<br /> <br /> Scarce; as of January 2024, there are no institutional records of the book in the OCLC database.<br /> <br /> In late 1919, following the collapse of the Ukrainian front, the Ukrainian People's Republic (UNR) Army was initially interned in Poland in ŁaÅ„cut after organizing six Rifle divisions. After the UNR Army's defeat in late 1920 and its entry into Polish territory, approximately 20,000 soldiers were placed in several internment camps, including Kalisz. In mid-1921, the internees were moved from ŁaÅ„cut to StrzaÅ‚kowo, and by the end of 1921, from Aleksandrów to Szczypiorno, along with some being transferred to the… Read More

Moscow: Museum of Fine Arts named after Emperor Alexander III (Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts), 1915. Publisher's illustrated wrappers. Book measures: 23.5 x 16.5 cm. [6] pages. Text in Russian. A copy showing mild signs of use and a water stain on its rear wrapper.<br /> <br /> A catalog of the solo exhibition of Anna Golubkina. In the winter of 1914-1915, the Museum of Fine Arts named after Emperor Alexander III hosted Golubkina's exhibition "For the benefit of the wounded". This event marked the first major sculpture exhibition in Russia and the inaugural exhibition of the museum on Volkhonka. Golubkina played a direct role in its creation. The exhibition had a charitable purpose, with proceeds from ticket sales, postcards, and casts donated to support wounded soldiers through the Moscow Stock Exchange Committee and the Museum's infirmary. It was lauded as a non-violent triumph of the Russian spirit during challenging times. People in the art world hailed… Read More

Moscow: Children's literature, 1961. Original cover with dust jacket. 143 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. A slightly worn copy.<br /> <br /> An outstanding Soviet actor talks about the actor's work on the role, about the enormous aesthetic impact of theatrical art on the formation and development of a person.

Moscow: Sovetskii Khudozhnik, 1965. Exhibition catalog of Valentin Aleksandrovich Serov's Works: 78 Pages, 24 Unnumbered Leaves of Plates, Illustrated, 22 cm. At head of title: Ministry of Culture of the USSR. Union of Artists of the USSR. Academy of Arts of the USSR. State Tretyakov Gallery. Soviet Peace Committee.<br /> <br /> Valentin Alexandrovich Serov was a prominent Russian painter and one of the leading portrait artists of his time.<br /> <br /> As of January 2024, according to the OCLC database, there are only two known copies of this catalog in library collections.

Moscow: Izd-vo, 1938. Lifetime edition. 136 pages: portraits. Text in Russian. One of [3000] copies printed.<br /> <br /> This book delves into the life and legacy of V.S. Kalinnikov (1866-1900), a composer who was highly regarded by music critics of his time for his mastery of the complex form of symphony. Even 38 years after his passing, Kalinnikov's works continue to captivate with their artistic brilliance.

Moscow: The State Tretyakov Gallery, 1930. 32 pages, [5] leaves of plates: illustrations (some color), portrait; 15 cm. One of 10,000 copies. Text in Russian. Series: Russkie khudozhniki v Tretiakovskoi galleree. Cover title: Polenov. As of April 2024, OCLC locates four institutional holdings of this book. <br /> <br /> Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (1844-1927) stands out as a notable Russian landscape painter linked with the realist artists' movement known as the Peredvizhniki. Recognized as the "Knight of Beauty" among his peers, he seamlessly integrated European and Russian artistic traditions. Polenov's philosophy centered on the idea that art should inspire happiness and delight, embodying his firm conviction in the transformative potential of art, culture, and education.

Saint Petersburg: Iskusstvo, 1937. Publisher's wrappers. Bazhanov, V. (cover design). Book measures: 21 x 15 cm. 95 pages: plates. Text in Russian. The "Ex Libris B. Simonenko No. 2250" stamp on the title page. The wrappers show signs of soiling and wear, the spine is somewhat damaged, and the first 16 pages are detached.<br /> <br /> Vasily Ivanovich Surikov (1848-1916) was a prominent Russian artist renowned for his historical paintings. Born in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, he grew up in a Cossack family, which influenced many of his works. Surikov moved to Moscow and studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. He is best known for his large-scale historical canvases, such as "The Morning of the Streltsy Execution" and "Boyarina Morozova." These works are celebrated for their dramatic portrayal of key moments in Russian history and their intricate attention to detail. Surikov was a member of the Peredvizhniki (Wanderers), a group of… Read More

Paris: Friends of V. A. Maklakov, 1959. First limited edition. Publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 22.5 x14 cm. 261 pages: illustrations, portrait. Text in Russian. Uncut pages. One of 100 numbered copies (copy No.28). Slightly worn copy. <br /> <br /> The book's first edition featured a note on the title page stating "As a manuscript." It was never republished and practically remains the only biographical work available on Maklakov, who was a highly esteemed lawyer, social and political figure, and leader of the Cadet Party. Maklakov was revered as one of the greatest lawyers of his era and played a pivotal role in significant legal cases in pre-revolutionary Russia, such as the Beilis Case. Furthermore, he served as a deputy in the II, III, and IV State Dumas and authored numerous articles, books, and memoirs.

Bayreuth: Lorenz Ellwanger, 1946. DP edition. Original printed wrappers. Octavo (21 x 15 cm). 50 pages. Text in Russian. With the "Approved by U.N.N.R.A TEAM 186" note on the back cover. Light soil to wrappers, else very good. OCLC located four institutional holdings as of November 2022.<br /> <br /> Gogol's groundbreaking collection of short stories, published in a displaced persons camp in the aftermath of WWII, that formed the core of his style. <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, Hungarians, and Czechoslovaks. The Allies classified the refugees as "displaced persons"… Read More

New York: All-Slavic Publishing House, 1962. First edition. Publisher's cover. Book measure: 23.5 x 16 cm. 318 pages: illustrations, portraits. Text in Russian. A very good copy.<br /> <br /> The first edition of the final book of memoirs of Major General of the Separate Corps of Gendarmes, head of the imperial palace guard Alexander Ivanovich Spiridovich (1873-1952), author of "History of Bolshevism," "Notes of a Gendarme" and a biography of Rasputin. Spiridovich was one of the most important witnesses to what was happening in Russia. His memoirs were first published after he died in 1960-1962. in three volumes (without indicating numbers). This volume is dedicated to the events of January - March 1917.

Munich: Plastove Vyd-vo "Molode Zhyttia, 1948. Pictorial cover. Book measures: 21cm. 67 pages: illustrations, plates.Text in Ukrainian. Supplement to Ukrainian magazine for boy and girl scouts "Molode Zhyttia" [Young Life]. Authorisation No. UNDP 223, from 11 March 1948, Civil Affairs Devision EUCOM. Cover design by Robert Lisovskyi. Graphics in text by S. Sudomora. One of 3000 copies. A very good copy with light wear to the cover.<br /> <br /> The initial edition of this book emerged in the aftermath of the tumultuous Second World War, a period of profound global tragedy. During this time, a significant portion of Ukrainians found themselves separated from their homeland, residing in camps for displaced persons, facing an uncertain future with no concrete blueprint for a structured social and economic existence infused with Ukrainian identity and hope. For the Plast Ukrainian Youth Association, these years marked a period of rejuvenation, reorganization, and relentless… Read More

Lviv: Naukove tovarystvo im. Shevchenka, 1913. Publisher's wrappers. This book measures 18.5 x 11.5 cm and spans 32 pages with text in Ukrainian. The text block is partially uncut. The copy shows signs of wear and has some chipping along the edges. As of January 2024, according to OCLC, there are only three institutional copies of this book held in the United States.

Moscow: State Music Publishing House, 1933. Publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 15 Ñ… 23 cm. 83 pages: illustrations and photographs. Text in Russian. OCLC locates only one institutional holding.<br /> <br /> This first edition offers a comprehensive look into the life and career of Vyacheslav Ivanovich Suk (1861 - 1933), the renowned conductor who led the Bolshoi Theater orchestra from 1906 until 1933. Honored as a People's Artist of the Republic in 1925, Suk's influence on Russian musical culture was profound. The book delves into Suk's artistic journey, exploring his formative years, his ascent to prominence at one of the most prestigious theaters in Russia, and his lasting impact on the performing arts. It also highlights his role in shaping the Bolshoi Theater's distinct musical identity during a vibrant period of Russian history, offering insights into his methodology, his contributions to the theater's repertoire, and his legacy as a conductor… Read More

Toronto, 1914. Publisher's wrappers. Title of second work appears on p. [13] as: Iaki to ie nauky na s'viti. At head of title of second work on p. [13] : "Z kalʹ. U.N.S. 1914 r."<br /> <br /> Book measures: 17 x 12 cm. It consists of 40 pages adorned with graphic elements and features text in Ukrainian. With the "Surma store" stamp on the last page. This is a very well-preserved copy. <br /> <br /> OCLC records show three institutional holdings in the US and Canada as of January 2024.

Surma, 1947. Book measures: 20 x 14 cm. 83 pages. Text in Ukrainian. Very good copy, with a former library label on the front wrapper.<br /> <br /> Petro Holubenko (born Petro Ivanovych Shatun; also known by pseudonyms: Petro Romen, Dm. Karmazin, D. Shumenko; 1907 - 1987) was a Ukrainian literary critic, publicist, and political figure. Holubenko began his literary career in the 1920s, writing poetry and prose for various publications. During World War II, he worked as a school inspector in the Dergachi district while actively participating in the Ukrainian nationalist resistance against the Soviet regime. Concurrently, he voiced criticism against Stalin's policies in Ukraine and campaigned for the country's independence. Consequently, he was arrested by Soviet authorities and initially sentenced to death, a punishment later commuted to service in a penal battalion. Captured by the Germans in 1943, he found himself interned in the displaced persons camp "Orlyk" in… Read More

Munich: Vyd. I. Manyla, 1947. Illustrated wrappers. Ievtushenko, P. (cover design). 63 pages. Text in Ukrainian. A copy showing light wear, with a chipped spine and several former library stamps throughout.<br /> <br /> The inaugural collection of poetry penned by the Ukrainian poet, literary critic, and journalist Mykola Shcherbak, who was originally known as Mykola Ivanovych Mishalov (1914-2010), was crafted during his time in displaced persons camps. Shcherbak's life journey included serving on the front lines during World War II and later finding himself in a displaced persons camp in Germany, where he contributed as a teacher in a local gymnasium. In 1950, he immigrated to the United States, where he engaged in various occupations such as factory work, journalism, and teaching Ukrainian studies in schools. Shcherbak remained actively involved in literary circles, holding membership in esteemed organizations such as the Association of Ukrainian Writers "Slovo" and the… Read More

Paris: Renaissance, 1936. First edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 19x13 cm. 254 pages. Text in Russian. Good condition.<br /> <br /> Ivan Sozontovich Lukash was a Russian emigre, historical novelist, and journalist born in 1892. He was known to be a close friend of Vladimir Nabokov in the 1920s. Lukash wrote the anti-Bolshevik novel "Blizzard" in response to a competition announced in 1933 by the Academy of Public Education and Cooperation. The first edition of the novel was published in Paris in 1936. Lukash died in 1940.

[Moscow], 1928. Book measures: 34 x 24.5 cm. A pamphlet consisting of four pages, providing an illustrated historical overview of the Vkhutemas printing faculty. One of 5000 copies. Fair condition.<br /> <br /> Vkhutemas, short for "Higher Art and Technical Studios" (Russian: Вхутемас), was founded in Moscow in 1920 as a state art and technical school, succeeding the Moscow Svomas. Established by a decree from Vladimir Lenin, its aim was to train highly skilled artists for industry and professionals for technical education. With 100 faculty members and 2,500 students, Vkhutemas emerged through the merger of the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, as well as the Stroganov School of Applied Arts. It had two faculties: art, which offered courses in graphics, sculpture, and architecture, and industrial, which covered printing, textiles, ceramics, woodworking, and… Read More