Носов, Николай Николаевич. Веселая семейка / Рис. И. Семенова.
Москва; Ленинград: Детгиз, 1950.
100 с., иллюстрации. Издательский иллюстрированный картонажный переплет, формат 190×135 мм. Серия «Школьная библиотека». Состояние: Хорошее.
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Nosov, Nikolai. The Jolly Family (Veselaya semeyka) / Illus. by I. Semenov.
Moscow; Leningrad: Detgiz, 1950.
100 pp., illustrations. Publisher’s illustrated cardboard binding, 190×135 mm. "School Library" series. Condition: Good.
This 1950 edition of "The Jolly Family" is a quintessential piece of Soviet children's literature from the early career of Nikolai Nosov (1908–1976). Written just before his world-famous "Neznayka" (Dunno) trilogy, this story about two resourceful boys building a homemade incubator perfectly captures Nosov's signature blend of humor, technical curiosity, and subtle moral instruction. The book is brought to life by the iconic illustrations of Ivan Semyonov (1906–1982), a master of Soviet graphics and the first editor-in-chief of the famous children's magazine "Vesyolye Kartinki." Semyonov’s dynamic and expressive drawings established the visual identity for Nosov’s characters that remains beloved by generations. Published by Detgiz during the post-war era, this "School Library" edition is a nostalgic treasure for collectors of vintage Soviet children's books and fans of classic Russian storytelling.