Yershov, Pyotr Pavlovich (1815-1869)

Konek-Gorbunok: Skazka [The Little Humpbacked Horse: A Fairy Tale]

Munich: Izd. Viacheslav Klavdievich Zavalishin, 1945. Illustrated wrappers. Item #875

Book measures: 20.5 x 14.5 cm. This volume spans 86 pages with illustrations throughout, all in Russian. Nikolai Vladimirovich Puzyrevsky, illustrator. Cover design by Konstantin Kuznetsov. A worn copy with noticeable stains throughout.

A renowned publication from the DP era and one of Pyotr Pavlovich Yershov's rarest works, this edition holds historical significance as the first DP publication produced typographically. Edited and introduced by Viacheslav Klavdievich Zavalishin, with cover art by Konstantin Kuznetsov and five full-page woodcuts by Nikolai Vladimirovich Puzyrevsky on coated paper (not included in pagination), this volume stands as a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the displaced persons community. Unlike many publications of its time, it lacks the stamp of approval from occupation authorities, highlighting the defiance of traditional norms by its publishers. Despite the challenging circumstances, including resource shortages and military censorship in post-war Germany's Displaced Persons (DP) camps, this book exemplifies the determination and spirit of its creators and the community it represents.

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