{"product_id":"garin-semen-sokol-set-sail-sokol-vyshel-v-more-illustrated-by-n-kochergin-first-edition-1963-in-russian","title":"Garin, Semen. Sokol Set Sail (Sokol vyshel v more). Illustrated by N. Kochergin. First edition, 1963. In Russian.","description":"\u003cp\u003eГарин, Семён. Сокол вышел в море \/ рисунки Н. Кочергина. \u003cbr\u003eПервое издание.\u003cbr\u003eМосква : Государственное издательство детской литературы Министерства просвещения РСФСР (Детгиз), 1963. [48] страниц : иллюстрации.\u003cbr\u003eМягкая бумажная обложка. Обычный формат. Тираж 350 000 экземпляров.\u003cbr\u003eНа третьей странице - владельческая помекта (цифры) синей ручкой в верхнем углу.\u003cbr\u003eСостояние хорошее: обложка с легким возрастным пожелтением и незначительной потертостью краев; блок крепкий, страницы чистые с равномерным пожелтением бумаги.\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003eGarin, Semen. Sokol Set Sail \/ illustrations by N. Kochergin. First edition.\u003cbr\u003eMoscow : State Publishing House of Children's Literature (Detgiz), 1963. [48] pages : illustrations.\u003cbr\u003ePaper wrappers. Standard format. Print run of 350,000 copies.\u003cbr\u003ePage 3 bears a previous owner's pen mark (numbers) in blue ink at the upper left margin.\u003cbr\u003eCondition good: wrappers show light age-toning and minor edge wear; text block firm, pages evenly age-toned and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA captivating first edition of a mid-century Soviet children's book written by Semen Garin, detailing the adventurous maritime journey of a young boy in the harsh, icy conditions of the Soviet Far North. Published during the Khrushchev Thaw, the narrative reflects the era's fascination with Arctic exploration, the heroism of Soviet sailors, and the natural beauty of the polar regions. The volume is profoundly elevated by the artwork of Nikolai Kochergin (1897-1974), one of the most prominent and celebrated illustrators in Soviet history. Kochergin's dynamic, richly textured drawings masterfully capture the dramatic seascapes, the rugged life of the northern fishing fleets, and the indigenous wildlife, including reindeer and seabirds, with remarkable ethnographic and atmospheric accuracy. Despite the large print run of 350,000 copies typical for the era, this true first edition is scarce in collectible condition, as fragile paperback children's books from this period were heavily read and frequently destroyed by active use. This copy, retaining its bright cover colors and a firm text block, represents an excellent example of 1960s Soviet children's graphic design and will strongly appeal to collectors of Nikolai Kochergin's illustrations and mid-century polar literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507612512298,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/IMG_4611.jpg?v=1782398546","url":"https:\/\/stanzararebooks.com\/products\/garin-semen-sokol-set-sail-sokol-vyshel-v-more-illustrated-by-n-kochergin-first-edition-1963-in-russian","provider":"Stanza Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}