{"title":"Signed \u0026 Inscribed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis collection is dedicated to \"association copies\" and rare volumes that bear the unique marks of their history. The archive features books and documents with authentic signatures, personal inscriptions, or scholarly annotations by authors, translators, scientists, and notable previous owners. These artifacts offer a direct personal connection to the intellectual and cultural figures of the 19th and 20th centuries, transforming each edition into a one-of-a-kind historical document. Curated for advanced collectors, this selection focuses on the value of provenance, highlighting the intimate links between the region's creators and the readers who preserved their legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1st-ed-autograph-lang-the-wisdom-of-balahvar-a-christian-legend-of-the-buddha","title":"[Signed] David Marshall Lang. The Wisdom of Balahvar. 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This work, the romance of Barlaam and Josaphat, was included by Caxton in The Golden Legend and inspired the episode of the Caskets in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice; its heroes were venerated as Saints. Over a century ago, however, the legend was finally identified as an adaptation of episodes from the life and ministry of the Buddha. The first part of the book is devoted to tracing the development and migration of the Barlaam and Josaphat legend from its original Buddhist environment to the West. The second part is a translation of the Georgian text – the first published in any Western European language. The volume therefore gives one of the oldest Near Eastern versions of the story.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43962663600170,"sku":"EB-306306072943","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_b2865279-0f34-41b7-a8f5-4ac031ac2233.jpg?v=1768154728"},{"product_id":"autograph-signed-m-yudovich-v-goglidze-1950-kotov-the-soviet-chess-school","title":"[Signed] Aleksandr Kotov, Mikhail Yudovich. The Soviet Chess School (A szovjet sakkiskola), 1950. 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С автографом автора.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e***\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSamples of Medieval Arabic Poetry. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTranslation, introductory essay, and commentaries by Nana Kiladze. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTbilisi: Tbilisi State University Publishing House, 1985 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e169 pp., 20 cm, softcover publisher’s binding, in Georgian. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePrint run of 1000 copies. Rare. With the author’s autograph.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43962666582058,"sku":"EB-306555467986","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_795243a3-a584-4859-afc0-bebfdf95ac9d.jpg?v=1768154824"},{"product_id":"signed-kasparyan-selected-studies-and-games-1959-goglidze-botvinnik-chess","title":"[Signed] G. M. Kasparyan. Selected Studies and Games (Izbrannyye etyudy i partii), 1959. In Russian","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e[С дарственной надписью автора]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eГ. М. Каспарян. Избранные этюды и партии\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eПредисловие чемпиона мира М. М. Ботвинника\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eЕреван: Айпетрат, 1959.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e248 с. Твёрдый издательский переплёт, немного увеличенный формат.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eУдовлетворительное состояние: следы влаги. Тираж 10 000 экз.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eПервая книга легендарного этюдиста, десятикратного чемпиона СССР по шахматной композиции Генриха Моисеевича Каспаряна (1910–1995). \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eНа титульном листе — автограф-дарственная автора:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e«Дорогому В. А. Гоглидзе на память от Г. Каспаряна\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e21 ноября 1959 г., г. Тбилиси.»\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e***\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e[Signed presentation copy to Georgian master V. A. Goglidze, dated 21 November 1959, Tbilisi.]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eG. M. Kasparyan. Selected Studies and Games\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eForeword by World Champion M. M. Botvinnik\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYerevan: Aypetrat, 1959.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e248 pp. Publisher’s hardcover, slightly enlarged format. Fair condition with traces of moisture. Print run 10,000 copies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFirst book of the legendary study composer Genrikh Kasparyan (1910–1995), ten-time USSR composition champion. This seminal work showcases Kasparyan's mastery of chess composition through meticulously crafted studies and annotated games that exemplify the highest standards of problem-solving artistry. The collection features positions that challenged contemporary grandmasters, including analysis by Mikhail Botvinnik, offering profound insights into endgame technique and tactical brilliance. A cornerstone text for serious students of chess composition and those seeking to deepen their understanding of study aesthetics. Signed copy, published 1959.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43962666942506,"sku":"EB-306610600922","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_b49cdbd3-30cd-4920-a9e5-3149727f5f19.jpg?v=1768154840"},{"product_id":"signed-поляков-труженики-гор-1973-polyakov-toilers-of-the-mountains-soviet","title":"[Signed] A. I. Polyakov. Toilers of the Mountains (Truzheniki gor), 1973. In Russian","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e[С дарственной надписью автора]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eА. И. 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Print run 30,000 copies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSigned presentation copy from the author — prominent Soviet mountaineer and journalist Alexander Polyakov — dated 1974.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43962667008042,"sku":"EB-306610791268","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_395a5107-afa8-45fd-b0d4-f1d9d1226182.jpg?v=1768154843"},{"product_id":"1st-ed-signed-artsruni-արծրունի-մարդակազմություն-1923-anatomy-myology-armenian","title":"[Signed] Artsruni, V. Anatomy (Anatomia, Mayologia). Vol. 3-4, 1923-1925. 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Natishvili in memory from the author\").\u003cbr\u003eRare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely rare first edition of the first Armenian-language textbook on normal anatomy, authored by Vahan Margari Artsruni (1857–1947), a founding figure of modern medical education in Armenia and a founder of Yerevan State Medical University. These volumes (3 and 4), published in the early 1920s with a minuscule print run of only 220 copies, represent a landmark in Armenian scientific publishing. This particular copy is especially valuable as it bears the author's personal inscribed autograph to Professor A. N. Natishvili. As a foundational scientific work and a bibliographic treasure, it holds significant historical importance for the history of Armenian medicine and science.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43962961821738,"sku":"EB-306525319296","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_3d792bde-bd1d-48e4-9fa2-59f6406142e8.jpg?v=1768159019"},{"product_id":"autograph-silva-kaputikyan-waiting-hours-ogonyok-1983-капутикян-часы-ожидания","title":"[Signed] Kaputikyan, Silva. Waiting Hours (Chasy ozhidaniya), 1983. 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Published in the popular mass-market \"Library 'Ogonyok'\" series by Pravda in 1983, this small-format edition represents the widespread dissemination of national republican literature throughout the Soviet Union. The collection \"Waiting Hours\" reflects her intimate lyricism and profound connection to Armenian identity. A copy bearing the author's autograph significantly enhances its value as a collectible, transforming it from a common publication into a unique personal artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43962979844138,"sku":"EB-306271993209","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_6d57157a-bc81-4eef-9d70-07994b0f80af.jpg?v=1768159401"},{"product_id":"autograph-1968-zajaczkowski-mickiewicz-et-lorient-mickiewicz-and-the-orient","title":"[Signed] Zajaczkowski, Ananiasz. Mickiewicz et l'Orient (Mickiewicz and the Orient), 1968. 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Lecture delivered at the ordinary session of 9 December 1967.\u003cbr\u003eProblemi attuali di scienza e di cultura ; 115.\u003cbr\u003eRome: Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, 1968.\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis academic lecture by Ananiasz Zajaczkowski (1903–1970), a distinguished Polish Orientalist, linguist, and professor at the University of Warsaw, explores the profound influence of Eastern cultures on the works of Poland's national poet, Adam Mickiewicz. Published by the prestigious Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei in 1968, this study is a significant contribution to understanding the cross-cultural dimensions of Romantic literature. Zajaczkowski, an authority on Turkic languages and Karaim culture, expertly traces Oriental motifs, philosophies, and stylistic elements in Mickiewicz's oeuvre, bridging Polish literary studies with broader Orientalist scholarship. A copy bearing the author's autograph adds considerable provenance, marking it as a unique item for scholars of Slavic literatures, comparative Orientalism, and the history of ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43962980007978,"sku":"EB-306278718920","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_04429b8d-e07a-4a5b-8ae7-95b2e1aa85b7.jpg?v=1768159408"},{"product_id":"autograph-enikolopov-lermontov-in-the-caucasus-1940-ениколопов-лермонтов","title":"[Signed] Enikolopov, I. K. Lermontov in the Caucasus (Lermontov na Kavkaze), 1940. In Russian.","description":"\u003cp\u003e[С дарственным автографом автора А. Ф. Ляйстеру]\u003cbr\u003eЕниколопов, И. К.\u003cbr\u003eЛермонтов на Кавказе.\u003cbr\u003eХудожник Н. Чернышков (обложка, титул).\u003cbr\u003eТбилиси: Заря Востока, 1940.\u003cbr\u003e136 с.: ил.\u003cbr\u003eТвердый издательский переплет с тиснением, уменьшенный формат.\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e[With author's dedicatory autograph to A. F. Lyaister]\u003cbr\u003eEnikolopov, I. K.\u003cbr\u003eLermontov in the Caucasus (Lermontov na Kavkaze).\u003cbr\u003eArtist N. Chernyshkov (cover, title page).\u003cbr\u003eTbilisi: Zarya Vostoka, 1940.\u003cbr\u003e136 p.: ill.\u003cbr\u003eHardcover publisher's binding with embossing, reduced format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis study of Mikhail Lermontov's Caucasian period was authored by Ivan Konstantinovich Enikolopov (1901-1970), a prominent historian and literary scholar who dedicated his career to documenting Russian-Georgian cultural ties and served as a professor at Tbilisi University. The book is notably enhanced by the artistic design of N. Chernyshkov and, most importantly, a dedicatory inscription from the author to Alexander Filippovich Lyaister (1884-1941), a distinguished Soviet geographer and professor specializing in the Caucasus and Armenia. This personal connection transforms the volume into a unique artifact of intellectual exchange between leading academics in Tbilisi on the eve of WWII. 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Format in-16.\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003eVillon François\u003cbr\u003ePoems (Poèmes).\u003cbr\u003eWith signed autograph dedication by Pavel Antokolsky to Grigol Abashidze.\u003cbr\u003eParis: R. Laffont, 1958.\u003cbr\u003e252 pp., illustrations, illustrated cover. Format in-16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly unique and bibliophilic copy from the prestigious “Les Cent chefs-d’œuvre de la langue française” series (issue 4): the complete poems of François Villon (1431–1463?), the greatest French poet of the late Middle Ages. This 1958 Paris edition, prepared by surrealist poet and scholar Philippe Soupault on the basis of the authoritative Longnon-Foulet text, includes the Grand Testament, Petit Testament, famous ballads (e.g., “Ballade des pendus”, “Ballade pour prier Nostre Dame”), rondeaux, and the enigmatic poems in thieves’ jargon (“le Jargon”). Richly illustrated and in the elegant small in-16 format typical of Laffont’s classics series.\u003cbr\u003eWhat elevates this copy to rarity is the signed autograph dedication on the flyleaf (or half-title) from Pavel Grigoryevich Antokolsky (1896–1978), one of the leading Soviet poets, translators, and Villon specialists, to Grigol Konstantinovich Abashidze (1914–1994), prominent Georgian poet, translator, and public figure. Antokolsky, who produced acclaimed Russian translations of Villon and wrote extensively about him, likely presented this French edition to his Georgian colleague during one of their literary encounters in the 1950s–1960s Soviet cultural milieu. 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The program showcases a sophisticated repertoire, ranging from the classical foundations of Bach, Beethoven, and Gluck to the modern emotional complexity of Dmitry Shostakovich, a close personal friend of Rostropovich. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the duo's musical partnership, including the arrangement of two distinct programs that balance Romantic lyricism with 20th-century avant-garde tendencies.\u003cbr\u003eWhat elevates this specific artifact to the level of a significant museum-quality rarity is the presence of authentic autographs by both Rostropovich and Dedyukhin. Rostropovich, a People's Artist of the USSR and widely considered the greatest cellist of the 20th century, was a central figure in global cultural life, making his signature highly coveted by collectors. This program serves as a primary source for the history of the Georgian Philharmonic and illustrates the vibrant musical life of Tbilisi during the late Soviet era. 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Authored by the prominent Turkologist Elvira Alexandrovna Grunina, it remains one of the few comprehensive Soviet-era guides to the Ottoman-Turkish language—the sophisticated literary and administrative tongue of the Ottoman Empire that utilized the Arabic script and incorporated vast layers of Persian and Arabic loanwords.\u003cbr\u003eThe manual is designed for advanced Turkologists and historians, providing a systematic approach to the complex grammar and unique orthography of Ottoman Turkish. Grunina meticulously breaks down the phonetic transitions and the \"triple\" linguistic nature of the language, which served as the official vehicle for one of history's most powerful empires for over six centuries. 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Тираж: 5 000 экз. Состояние: Хорошее. Экземпляр с инскриптом актрисы: \"Мариэтта! Желаю Вам больших успехов в жизни. С искренним уважением. Людмила Марченко. 25 VIII 1968 г. Тбилиси\".\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003eCreative Meeting: Film Actress Lyudmila Marchenko (Tvorcheskaia vstrecha).\u003cbr\u003eMoscow\/Tbilisi: Printery «Na boevom postu», [1960s].\u003cbr\u003eSoft publisher's cover, standard format. Print run: 5,000 copies. Condition: Good. Signed and inscribed by the actress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare ephemeral publication is a souvenir booklet from a \"Creative Meeting\" with the celebrated Soviet film star Lyudmila Marchenko (1940–1997). Marchenko, often called the \"Soviet Audrey Hepburn,\" was a luminous presence in 1960s cinema, famous for her roles in White Nights (dir. Ivan Pyryev) and The Cook. These booklets were typically sold or distributed at live appearances where actors engaged with their audience, sharing stories from the set and discussing the craft of cinema.\u003cbr\u003eWhat elevates this specific copy to a unique collector's item is the handwritten dedication on the cover or title page:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Marietta! I wish you great success in life. With sincere respect. Lyudmila Marchenko. 25 VIII 1968, Tbilisi.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe date — August 25, 1968 — places Marchenko in Tbilisi during the height of her fame, possibly during a film festival or a theatrical tour. Signed memorabilia from Marchenko is exceptionally scarce, particularly given the tragic trajectory of her later life and her relatively early withdrawal from the spotlight. This artifact captures a moment of warm personal connection between the star and a fan in the Georgian capital, preserved in a fragile, small-print edition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43963254112298,"sku":"EB-306557784547","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_ef6c16e1-55a7-4240-a548-695312cd27de.jpg?v=1768163437"},{"product_id":"autograph-of-vsevolod-meyerhold-and-pencil-portrait-of-zinaida-raikh-hessen-i-v-ed-archive-of-the-russian-revolution-arkhiv-russkoy-revolyutsii-volumes-2-and-9-1921-1923","title":"[Autograph of Vsevolod Meyerhold and Pencil Portrait of Zinaida Raikh] Hessen, I. V. (Ed.) Archive of the Russian Revolution (Arkhiv Russkoy revolyutsii). Volumes 2 and 9, 1921, 1923.","description":"\u003cp\u003e[Автограф В. Мейерхольда и карандашный портрет З. Райх] \u003cbr\u003eИ. В. Гессен (ред.). Архив Русской революции. Тома 2, 9.\u003cbr\u003eБерлин: Слово, 1921, 1923.\u003cbr\u003e228 с. + 308 с. ; 24,5 × 19,5 см. Издательские обложки.\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e[Autograph of V. Meyerhold and Pencil Portrait of Z. Raikh] \u003cbr\u003eI. V. Hessen (Ed.). Archive of the Russian Revolution. Volumes 2 and 9.\u003cbr\u003eBerlin: Slowo, 1921, 1923.\u003cbr\u003e228 pp. + 308 pp. ; 24.5 × 19.5 cm. Softcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional set of Volumes 2 and 9 from the Archive of the Russian Revolution represents a rare intersection between the historical documentation of the White émigré movement and the personal life of the Soviet theatrical elite. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the October Revolution and the Civil War, including the arrangement of memoirs, documents, and analytical articles curated by Iosef Hessen, a prominent jurist and leader of the Cadet Party. Published in Berlin by the \"Slowo\" partnership, these volumes served as a vital primary source for documenting the anti-Bolshevik perspective and the tragic experiences of officers and intellectuals during the years 1917–1922. However, the true identity of this specific copy is defined by its extraordinary provenance: Volume 9 contains an authentic autograph of the visionary director Vsevolod Meyerhold, while Volume 2 features a delicately rendered pencil portrait of his wife and muse, the celebrated actress Zinaida Raikh, on the endpaper.\u003cbr\u003eIt is highly probable that these additions were made during Meyerhold’s European tours in the 1920s, documenting the exact moment when the Soviet avant-garde interacted with the intellectual atmosphere of the Russian diaspora in Berlin or Paris. The expressive portrait, presumably executed by Meyerhold himself, transforms these scholarly imprints into intimate artifacts reflecting the creative atmosphere and personal relationships of the era. This 22-volume series remains one of the most significant periodic publications of the emigration, and the inclusion of these personal marks by Meyerhold and Raikh connects the grim history of the revolution with the cultural vibrancy of the 1920s. For bibliophiles, theater historians, and collectors of revolutionary ephemera, this unique association copy is a cornerstone acquisition, bridging the ideological divide of the early 20th century through the shared heritage of the Russian intelligentsia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44107409031210,"sku":"BOOK-AUTOF-CUVA","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/01_02_001.jpg?v=1771589214"},{"product_id":"signed-shchipachev-s-p-stroki-lyubvi-lines-of-love-1956-in-russian","title":"[Signed] Shchipachev, S. P. Stroki lyubvi (Lines of Love), 1956. In Russian.","description":"\u003cp\u003e[Автограф] С. П. Щипачев.\u003cbr\u003eСтроки любви.\u003cbr\u003eМосква: ГИХЛ, 1956.\u003cbr\u003e88 с. ; 13,3 × 10,5 см. В издательском твердом переплете и суперобложке.\u003cbr\u003eНа шмуцтитуле автограф автора: «Дорогой Тине от автора Степан Щипачев 1956».\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e[Autograph] S. P. Shchipachev.\u003cbr\u003eStroki lyubvi (Lines of Love).\u003cbr\u003eMoscow: GIKhL, 1956.\u003cbr\u003e88 pp. ; 13.3 × 10.5 cm. In publisher's hardcover and dust jacket.\u003cbr\u003eAuthor's autograph on the half-title: \"To dear Tina from the author Stepan Shchipachev 1956.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1956 edition of Stroki lyubvi (Lines of Love) is a quintessential collection of lyric poetry by Stepan Shchipachev, one of the most celebrated voices of Soviet romanticism. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of mid-century Soviet intimacy, including the arrangement of laconic, emotive verses that resonate with the post-war generation’s search for personal sincerity. This particular copy is of significant bibliophilic value as it features a warm, contemporary autograph by the author to \"Dear Tina,\" dated 1956. Published by the State Publishing House of Belle-lettres (GIKhL) in a delicate small format, the book retains its original dust jacket, which is a rare survival for editions of this period. Shchipachev’s mastery of the \"short line\" and his ability to elevate everyday emotions into the realm of high art made this collection a staple of the Soviet \"Thaw\" era's literary landscape. As a primary source, this inscribed volume documents not only the literary output of a Stalin Prize winner but also the personal social networks and gifting culture among the Soviet intelligentsia during a pivotal year of cultural transition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44115518193706,"sku":"BOOK-SIGSHC-6PPA","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/IMG_8182.jpg?v=1771781439"},{"product_id":"signed-afsahzod-a-persian-tajik-literature-in-the-second-half-of-the-15th-century-adabiyoti-forsu-tojik-dar-nimai-duvvumi-asri-xv-1987-in-tajik","title":"[Signed] Afsahzod, A. Persian-Tajik Literature in the Second Half of the 15th Century (Adabiyoti forsu tojik dar nimai duvvumi asri XV), 1987. In Tajik.","description":"\u003cp\u003eА. Афсаҳзод. Адабиёти форсу тоҷик дар нимаи дуввуми асри XV.\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e[Autograph] A. 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