First Editions

This collection features a curated selection of first editions, encompassing both original printings and the first appearances of landmark works in translation. The archive spans significant contributions to literature, philosophy, and science, with a particular emphasis on the first editions of world classics in Russian, Georgian, and other regional languages. Each volume is selected for its bibliographic importance, marking the moment a text first entered its respective cultural and linguistic sphere. From foundational scientific treatises to the earliest translations of major literary works, these editions are preserved for collectors who prioritize authenticity and the historical record of a work's publication.
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  • 1st ed. Rybnikova A. Blok Hamlet Рыбникова А. Блок Гамлет 1923 НЭП Rare

    M.A. Rybnikova, A. Blok - Hamlet, 1923. In Russian

    M.A. Rybnikova, A. Blok - Hamlet, 1923. In Russian
    $200.00
  • 1st ed. Tan Bogoras Northern Hunt Тан Северная охота Рассказы для детей 1931

    Tan, V. Northern Hunt: Stories for Older Children, 1931. In Russian

    Tan, V. Northern Hunt: Stories for Older Children, 1931. In Russian
    $100.00
  • 1st ed. Leptons & Quarks Soviet Science 1981 Окунь Лептоны и кварки Физика СССР

    Okun L.B. Leptons and Quarks, 1981. In Russian

    Okun L.B. Leptons and Quarks, 1981. In Russian
    $60.00
  • 1st ed. in Rus Wilson Cloud Chamber 1954 Вильсон Камера Вильсона Физика

    Wilson J.G. The Wilson Cloud Chamber, 1954. In Russian

    Wilson J.G. The Wilson Cloud Chamber, 1954. In Russian
    $45.00
  • 1st ed. Kalinovsky 1985 Калиновский Прохождение частиц высоких энергий

    Kalinovsky A.N., Mokhov N.V., Nikitin Y.P. Passage of High-Energy Particles Through Matter, 1985. In Russian

    Kalinovsky A.N., Mokhov N.V., Nikitin Y.P. Passage of High-Energy Particles Through Matter, 1985. In Russian
    $70.00
  • 1st ed. Paganism of the Ancient Slavs 1981 Рыбаков Язычество древних славян

    Rybakov, B.A., Paganism of the Ancient Slavs, 1981. In Russian

    Rybakov, B.A., Paganism of the Ancient Slavs, 1981. In Russian
    $120.00
  • 1st ed. Mark Taimanov Chess Player's Diaries 1958 Тайманов Зарубежные встречи

    Mark Taimanov. Meetings Abroad. From a Chess Player's Diaries, 1958. In Russian

    Mark Taimanov. Meetings Abroad. From a Chess Player's Diaries, 1958. In Russian
    $50.00
  • 1st ed. Perlya A History of the Machine 1955 Перля Повесть о машине

    Perlya, Z. Povest o mashine (A Tale of a Machine), 1955. In Russian

    Perlya, Z. Povest o mashine (A Tale of a Machine), 1955. In Russian
    $35.00
  • 1st ed. Paliashvili Abesalom da Eteri 1941 Ucha Japaridze Gudiashvili Georgian

    Paliashvili, Zakaria. Abesalom and Eteri: Opera in 4 Acts. Piano-vocal score, 1941. In Georgian, Russian, French

    Paliashvili, Zakaria. Abesalom and Eteri: Opera in 4 Acts. Piano-vocal score, 1941. In Georgian, Russian, French
    $300.00
  • 1st ed. Introduction to Linguistics 1952 Աղայան Լեզվաբանության ներածություն

    Eduard Aghayan. Introduction to Linguistics, 1952. In Armenian

    Eduard Aghayan. Introduction to Linguistics, 1952. In Armenian
    $70.00
  • 1st ed. in Russian Atomic Physics Born 1965 Борн Атомная физика

    Born, M. Atomic Physics, 1965. In Russian

    Born, M. Atomic Physics, 1965. In Russian
    $50.00
  • 1st ed. in Russian Mao Zedong 1952 Мао Цзэ-дун Избранные произведения в 4 т.

    Mao Zedong. Selected Works in 4 Volumes, 1952-1953. In Russian

    Mao Zedong. Selected Works in 4 Volumes, 1952-1953. In Russian
    $350.00
  • 1st ed. Kalitsky Geology of Oil USSR Soviet 1921 Калицкий Геология нефти Rare

    Konstantin Kalitsky. Geology of Oil, 1921. In Russian

    Konstantin Kalitsky. Geology of Oil, 1921. In Russian
    $600.00
  • 1st ed. Moscow's Past in Street Names 1946 Прошлое Москвы в названиях улиц Сытин

    P. Sytin. Moscow's Past in Street Names, 1946. In Russian

    P. Sytin. Moscow's Past in Street Names, 1946. In Russian
    $50.00
  • 1st ed. in Russian Leo Kiacheli Gvadi Bigva Novel 1940 Киачели Гвади Бигва Роман

    Leo Kiacheli. Gvadi Bigva, 1940. In Russian

    Leo Kiacheli. Gvadi Bigva, 1940. In Russian
    $50.00
  • 1st ed. Mathematics 1970 Ильюшин Победря теория термовязко-упругости Математика

    Ilyushin A.A., Pobedrya B.E. Fundamentals of the mathematical theory of thermoviscous elasticity, 1970. In Russian

    Ilyushin A.A., Pobedrya B.E. Fundamentals of the mathematical theory of thermoviscous elasticity, 1970. In Russian
    $50.00
  • 1st ed. Malitskaya Spain 1935 Малицкая Испания Города и страны Архитектура

    K. M. Malitskaya. Spain, 1935. In Russian

    K. M. Malitskaya. Spain, 1935. In Russian
    $60.00
  • 1st ed. Meichik M. Paganini Soviet book 1934 Мейчик Паганини История музыки

    Meichik M. Paganini, 1934. In Russian

    Meichik M. Paganini, 1934. In Russian
    $40.00
  • 1st ed. in Rus. Giraudoux Siegfried & Limousin 1927 Жироду Зигфрид и Лимузэн

    Giraudoux, Jean. Siegfried et le Limousin (Zigfrid i Limuzen), 1927. In Russian

    Giraudoux, Jean. Siegfried et le Limousin (Zigfrid i Limuzen), 1927. In Russian
    $45.00
  • 1st ed. in Russian Иензен Китай побеждает 1950 Ienzen China Triumphs Mao Zedong

    F. Ienzen. China Triumphs, 1950. In Russian

    F. Ienzen. China Triumphs, 1950. In Russian
    $40.00
  • 1st ed. in Rus. Duchene Kamir Novel Avant-garde cover 1926 Дюшен Камир Роман

    F. Duchene. Kamir, 1926. In Russian

    F. Duchene. Kamir, 1926. In Russian
    $50.00
  • 1st ed. Jezersky The Soul of Yamal Avant-garde 1930 Езерский Душа Ямала Rare

    Mily Jezersky. The Soul of Yamal (Dusha Yamala), 1930. In Russian

    Mily Jezersky. The Soul of Yamal (Dusha Yamala), 1930. In Russian
    $120.00
  • 1st ed. Poets of the French Renaissance 1938 Поэты французского возрождения Rare

    N. Gumilev, O. Mandelstam at al. Poets of the French Renaissance. Anthology, 1938. In Russian

    N. Gumilev, O. Mandelstam at al. Poets of the French Renaissance. Anthology, 1938. In Russian
    $80.00
  • 1st ed. Khersonsky Vakhtangov Theatre 1940 Херсонский Вахтангов ЖЗЛ Театр Rare

    Kh. Khersonsky. Vakhtangov, 1940. In Russian

    Kh. Khersonsky. Vakhtangov, 1940. In Russian
    $70.00