Henry, O.; Arthur Conan Doyle

[RUSSIAN DP] Rokovoi sunduk; Mamona i amur; Tri korrespondenta [The Striped Chest; Mammon and the Archer; The Three Correspondents], Issue 1

[Munich]: Kniga-pochtoi, 1948. Item #1228

15 cm. 79 pages. Text in Russian. The inaugural issue of the "World of Adventures" series. The rear cover features an advertisement for "Kniga-pochtoi" [Book-by-Mail] indicating a new address in Munich. There is a licensing note dated 14 July 1947. The cover is in good condition with light staining. All pages are intact and fully legible, without any inscriptions.

A collection of short stories by renowned authors, thoughtfully translated and published for Russian refugees residing in displaced persons camps.

After the devastation of WWII, Russian DPs in Europe created a vibrant print culture despite facing censorship and resource shortages. These rare publications, often printed with rudimentary materials, offer a powerful testament to the cultural perseverance of displaced communities.

Price: $300.00