Prague: Cin, 1927. Octavo (17.5 × 11.2 cm). Original pictorial wrappers by Josef Čapek; 145, [2] pp. About very good; light overall wear to wrappers; in protective mylar. An interesting example of the prolific Czechoslovak book designer's work, unusual for the incorporation of photographic element. Josef Čapek (1887−1945) was a...... More

Moscow: Izdatel'stvo Kritiki-bibliograficheskogo instituta, 1935. Octavos (24.5 × 17 cm). Original decorative staple-stitched self-wrappers; XX pp. Illustrations throughout. Very good. This illustrated review of Soviet visual culture offers a glimpse into the editorial criteria for Soviet poster art and Socialist Realist painting during the first five-year plan (1928–1932). The issue..... More

Prague: Aventinum, 1924. Small octavo (16.7 × 11.5 cm). Original typographically illustrated wrappers by Karel Teige; 106, [4] pp. Fine, in protective mylar sleeve. First edition of this early systematic study of modern Russian (and Soviet) poetry, with chapters on the mysticism of the Revolution, Chaos and the mystery of..... More

Prague: B. Stýblo, 1946. Octavo (21.5 × 15 cm). Original decorative wrappers; 49, [3] pp. Illustrated with a drawing by Kamil Lhoták. About very good; wrappers lightly smudged; small chip to lower left corner; in protective mylar. First edition of a long poem composed by Kundera in September 1944. With..... More

Riga: “Kulturas Balss” izdevums, 1921. Octavo (18 × 12.5 cm). Original pictorial wrappers by Niklāvs Strunke; 47, [1] pp. This copy curiously reproduced the front wrapper design to verso as well, likely a printer's error. Occasional light pencil marks; small stains to front wrapper; else very good. First editon of..... More

Prague: Fr. Nedvěd, 1935. Octavo. Original pictorial wrappers; 46, [1] pp. Some color offsetting to first and last page; a few nicks to fragile spine; still good or better. Reproduces the text of a triumphalist speech about the successes of Soviet construction and industry, held at the seventh congress of..... More

[Berlin?]: ca. 1930. Original woodcut print in red, on fine laid paper, 21.5 × 15.5 cm. With the estate stamp of Masiutin to lower left. Matted using adhesive tape in paper folder; very good. Original early woodcut print, mostly likely produced during Masiutin's life in exile in Berlin. Due to..... More

[Berlin?]: ca. 1930. Original woodcut print in dark brown, on fine wove paper, 22 × 17.6 cm. With the estate stamp of Masiutin to lower right. Matted using adhesive tape in paper folder; very good. Original early woodcut print, mostly likely produced during Masiutin's life in exile in Berlin. Due..... More

[Riga?]: ca. 1920. Study of various figures and faces, ink on paper, 21 × 17 cm, ca. 1920 (paper with watermark of a Riga papermill). With the estate stamp of Masiutin to lower right. Light wear to edges; matted using adhesive tape; else about very good. Original ink sketch of..... More

Moscow: Fizkul'tura i turizm, 1931. Octavo (19 x 14 cm). Original pictorial wrappers; 207, [1] pp. followed by unnumbered leaves of plates. 55 illustrations throughout. Wrappers somewhat toned; minor staining to lower right corner, affecting several pages; still about very good. A history of the “social function of the motif..... More

Sofia: Khemus, 1936. Octavo (17.7 × 12.8 cm). Original pictorial wrappers by Sirak-Skitnik, and with a sketch of the author by Ilia Beshkov; 164, [12] pp. Signed and inscribed by Minkov in 1936. About very good; wrappers very lightly discolored and lightly worn to hinges. Collection of five short stories..... More

[Kaunas]: Spaudos fondas, 1940. Octavo (19 × 12.5 cm). Original typographically printed wrappers (not attributed); 118 pp. Old Soviet bookstore stamp to rear wrapper; still about very good. First edition of this volume of poems by US-born Lithuanian poet and translator Vytautas Montvila (1902–1941). After spending his first four years..... More

Prague: Edice Sad, 1932. First Edition. Large octavo (25 × 19.6 cm). Original decorative wrappers; 99, [3] pp. Signed and inscribed by the author, possibly to the poet Adolf Černý (Jan Rokyta) on the dedication leaf. A very good, uncut and unopened copy; small crease to rear wrapper. First, and..... More