Author: Iastrzhembskogo, L. and Sorokina, V.
Title: Pamiatniki Literaturnoi Moskvy V Graviurakh A. Mishchenko [Landmarks of Literary Moscow in Linocuts
Description: Moscow: Sovetskaia Rossiia, 1957. Softcover. First edition; 5 x 6 1/2; pp. 3-142, [1]; embossed off-white wraps; pictorial DJ partially affixed to covers at the spine (as published); faint glue residue along margin of front cover; small spot to margin of first two pages, else clean and bright; very good to near fine condition. Jacket with small chips and nicks along edges and a closed cut to back panel; good or better. The book is a tribute to all the literary landmarks around Moscow. Streets, theaters, churches, and houses of revered authors are described and accompanied by the gorgeous linocuts of artist Aleksei Mishchenko. After the Second World War he was well-known and respected art director and editor of some of the biggest publishing houses including "Isskustvo" and "Molodaia Gvardiia." He was also famous for his skills as an illustrator. Ill.: 0. 2.

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