Tverskoi, Evgenii

[RUSSIAN DP] Etiudy [Sketches]

Regensburg: Ekho, 1947. Sheloumov, A. I., illustrator. First edition. Item #1223

15 cm. 80 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. Illustrations by A. I. Sheloumov. A well-preserved copy, showing light wear and minor foxing on the cover. The rear cover features the official approval notice by U.N.R.R.A. H.Q. N/0608 6.47, alongside the 'Das Buch durch die Post' stamp. Overall, the book remains in solid condition, with only slight aging visible on the exterior.

Contents:
1. Old Moscow Drinks Tea
2. The Marriage of A.P. Chekhov
3. Aleksey Tolstoy: Chairman of the Card Club in ... the Bathhouse
4. The Jolly Admiral

In the post-war period, Russian displaced persons in camps throughout Europe developed a significant publishing culture, despite the adversities of censorship and material shortages. Their rare printed works, including newspapers and political tracts, remain important cultural artifacts reflecting the resilience of displaced communities.

Price: $200.00