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Lot 0403: 20TH ANNIVERSARY SOVIET ALBUM OF OCTOBER REVOLUTION

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A Russian early Soviet era 20th Anniversary album, Leningrad and the Leningrad Region during the 20th Years of Soviet Power with illustrations. 1917 to 1937. Published by Leningrad Regional Publishing House, 1937. 240 p. In publisher’s binding. Anniversary album, published in a print run of 8 250 copies. Thematically consists of sections devoted to the 1917 revolution, Leningrad and regional industry, the appearance of the new socialist Leningrad, the improvement of the culture and life of workers, the victory of the collective farm system, as well as military power and socialist elections. Color, tone and black and white photographs, portraits, reproductions of paintings, diagrams. Along with traditional book design techniques, the album also uses expressive photomontages by Dmitry Anatolyevich Bulanov, 1898 to 1942 in the style of the best ceremonial publications of the era. Bulanov was a prominent graphic designer of pre-war Leningrad, the author of a number of posters. This album is the artist's most significant work in the field of book design. Russian Soviet Era Librarian Books and Albums, Graphic Art Prints, and Collectibles.

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Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Stains and torn paper on edges. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
12 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.

Estimate $100.00-$150.00

Starting Price $50.00

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