Muratov, M. Captain Golovnin (Kapitan Golovnin), 1949. In Russian.

Муратов М.
Капитан Головнин. / Переплет, титул, заставки и концовки А. Иглина.
Москва — Ленинград : Детгиз (Государственное издательство детской литературы Министерства просвещения РСФСР), 1949.
288 с. : ил. ; Немного увеличенный формат. Твердый издательский переплет.
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Muratov, Mikhail.
Captain Golovnin. / Binding, title page, headpieces, and tailpieces by A. Iglin.
Moscow — Leningrad : Detgiz (State Publishing House of Children's Literature), 1949.
288 pp. : ill. ; Slightly enlarged format. Hardcover. In Russian.

This 1949 historical biography is a quintessential example of Soviet adventure-educational literature for youth, chronicling the extraordinary life of Vasily Mikhailovich Golovnin (1776–1831). A celebrated navigator and Vice-Admiral, Golovnin’s story provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the Russian Age of Discovery, including the arrangement of the first Russian circumnavigations and his legendary "captive in Japan" episode. Muratov’s narrative masterfully reconstructs the perilous voyages of the sloops Diana and Kamchatka, painting a vivid portrait of a man defined by scientific rigor, diplomatic poise, and unwavering courage. Published in the immediate post-war period, the book served to inspire a new generation with the maritime glory and resilient spirit of famous Russian explorers.
The edition is distinguished by its meticulous artistic design, featuring a binding, title page, and decorative ornaments by A. Iglin. His classicizing headpieces and tailpieces capture the nautical atmosphere of the early 19th century, integrating maritime symbols and tall ships into the textual landscape. Across 288 pages, the volume is enriched with detailed illustrations that bring to life the far-flung regions of the Kuril Islands and the Pacific. Published by Detgiz in a slightly enlarged format, this hardcover remains a significant artifact of mid-century Soviet book production. For bibliophiles, maritime historians, and collectors of vintage adventure prose, this 1949 Moscow-Leningrad imprint is a vital primary source, documenting both the biography of a great explorer and the high standards of historical storytelling in the USSR.