Kim Il Sung Communist Propaganda, Collection of 19 Pcs, Ca. 1967-1984

A collection of Communist Party propaganda related to North Korean leader Kim Il Sung (1912-1994), including five hardcover books, eight paperback books, and a group of six collectibles and ephemera. Printed material is published in English, Russian, and German and targeted foreign readers. The collection spans the mid-term of Sung's leadership, between ca. 1967-1984. Condition is mixed but overall very good; please refer to photos for individual condition issues. Foreign language book titles can also be seen in photos.

The lot is comprised of:

A. Suite of five hardcover books, including:

- "Under the Banner of the Great Juche Idea of Comrade Kim Il Sung on the 60th Anniversary of the Birth of the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung" (Pyongyang: Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1972). Measures 8.5" x 11.7" x 1."

- "Democratic People's Republic of Korea Pyongyang Munsudae Art Troupe (Pyongyang: Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1978).

- "Kim Il Sung: Prodigy of Human Thinking" (Pyongyang: Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1979).

- "Korean Review" (Pyongyang: Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1982).

- "Everlasting Fraternal Friendship: The Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung's Official Goodwill Visits to the Soviet Union and other European Socialist Countries (Pyongyang: Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1984).

B. Suite of eight paperback books, including:

- "Korea Handbook" (Pyongyang: Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1967)

- Six paperback books in English, Russian, and German, all published in Pyongyang by the Foreign Languages Publishing House in 1970, 1977, and 1982, the average size measuring 4.875" x 7.25."

- "The Outline of Korean History" (Pyongyang: Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1977)

C. Collectibles and ephemera, including:

- A red silk triangular pennant embroidered with Korean characters and a red star seal, with yellow fringe, in remarkably good condition, 10.75" x 12.25."

- A badge or lapel pin possibly depicting Kim Il Sung or Chairman Mao Zedong, in profile facing left.

- A children's flasher souvenir, creating an illusion of depth and distance, depicting Mangyongdae, Kim Il Sung's childhood home.

- Russian language city map of Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

- A black and white photograph of Kim Il Sung meeting a foreign leader, as well as what appears to be a ticket from 1976, were tucked into various books.

Kim Il Sung is considered the founder of North Korea. He oversaw governmental affairs for more than 45 years, first as Premier of North Korea between 1948-1972, and then as President of North Korea between 1972-1994. Kim Il Sung's legacy was assured through the rulership of his son Kim Jong Il and grandson Kim Jong Un. Kim Il Sung was declared the "eternal President of the Republic" in 1998.

Many of the printed materials in this lot explore the concept of "Juche," translated as "self-reliance." Propagated by Kim Il Sung, this idea translated into independence, strength, and self-determination in Korea's politics, the economy, and national defense. Though derived from Marxism and Leninism, "Juche" was distinct under Kim Il Sung. It symbolized Korean nationalism on its path towards achieving true socialism. A central part of "Juche" was Korea's resilience against Japanese and American imperialists before, during, and after the Fatherland Liberation War (aka Korean War).

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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