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Lot 0885: ANTIQUE RUSSIAN AND EMIGRE BOOKS OF POETRY

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A pair of early 20th-century Russian poetry books. First. New French Poets. Translated by Ivan Tkhorzhevsky. Published by Rodnik, Paris, 1930. Circulation of 500 copies. Hardcover. Pre-reform Russian spelling. Second. Russian Muse. A chrestomathy compiled by P.Ya. Third edition. Printed by Slovo, Moscow, 1914. Custom made hardcover with marble paper and leather binding. Ex libris and signature on the title page indicate that this book belonged to Alexander Granovsky, 1887 to 1976, a Ukranian-American zoologist, ethnologist, and poet. Antiquarian Librarian Books Publications For Collectors, Russian Emigre Publications.

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Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Taped cover. Spine is crumbling. Minor damage on the cover. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
Smallest book: 9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. Largest Book: 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate.

Estimate $100.00-$150.00

Winning Bid $40.00