KUZMIN, Mikhail Alekseevich (1872-1936) and Mstislav Valeryanovich Dobuzhinsky (1875-1957). Chudesnaya zhizn Iosifa Balzamo, Grafa Kalostro [The Wonderful Life of Josef Balzamo, Count Calastro].
Petrograd: [Stranstvuiushchii Entuziast], 1919. Vol. 1 (of 3) of Novyi Plutarkh [The New Plutarch]. 237 pp., 4to (142 x 100 mm). Illustrated by Mstislav Valeryanovich Dobuzhinsky. Printed by R. Golike and A. Wilborg. Original decorated pink wrappers designed by Dobuzhinsky. Condition: wrappers worn and reglued; shaken. [Together with 2 other works by Kuzmin:] Nezdeshnie vechera [Otherworldly Evenings]. Petersburg: ["Petropolis"] 1921. 135 pp., 4to (170 x 125 mm). Original decorated wrappers designed by M. A. Dobuzhinsky. Printed by Golike and Wilborg. one of 1,000 copies. Vtornik Meri [Mary's Tuesday]. Petrograd: ["Petropolis"], 1921. 38 pp., 4to (130 x 90 mm). Original decorated wrappers designed by M. V. Dobuzhinsky. Printed by Golike and Wilborg. Condition: signed in pencil by the author(?) on the half-title. three books with art by mstislav valeryanovich dobuzhinsky. (3).(3)Additional lots in this auction
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Russian Literature and Illustration
11:00 AM PT - May 21st, 2008
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