Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.

Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.

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  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
  • Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.
Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.

Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill (Na gorke). Illustrated by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov. Series: My First Books, 1953. In Russian.

$20.00
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Носов, Николай. На горке / рисунки И. П. Кеша-Проскурякова.
Москва - Ленинград : Государственное издательство детской литературы Министерства Просвещения РСФСР (Детгиз), 1953. 32 страницы : иллюстрации.
Серия: Мои первые книжки (Библиотечка детского сада).
Мягкая бумажная обложка. Обычный формат. Тираж 800 000 экз.
Состояние хорошее: обложка с типичным возрастным пожелтением, небольшими пятнышками и легкой потертостью корешка; блок крепкий, страницы чистые с равномерным пожелтением бумаги.
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Nosov, Nikolay. On the Hill / illustrations by I. P. Kesha-Proskuryakov.
Moscow - Leningrad : State Publishing House of Children's Literature (Detgiz), 1953. 32 pages : illustrations.
Series: My First Books (Moi pervye knizhki).
Paper wrappers. Standard format. Print run of 800,000 copies.
Condition good: wrappers show expected age-toning, minor spotting, and light wear to the spine; text block firm, pages evenly age-toned and clean.

A charming and well-preserved early edition of classic Soviet children's literature by Nikolay Nosov (1908-1976), one of the most celebrated authors of the Soviet era, best known internationally as the creator of Neznaika (Dunno). Published in 1953 by Detgiz as part of the iconic "My First Books" series intended for kindergarten and preschool reading, this collection features his quintessential short stories. Nosov's narratives are renowned for their psychological accuracy, gentle humor, and subtle educational value, capturing the everyday adventures, mischief, and moral growth of Soviet children. This edition is notably brought to life by Innokenty Kesha-Proskuryakov, whose expressive, realist drawings perfectly complement Nosov's lively text, providing a vivid visual record of mid-century Soviet childhood, winter clothing, and domestic life. The "My First Books" series was a cornerstone of early childhood education in the USSR, designed as accessible, high-quality paperback booklets. While issued with a massive print run of 800,000 copies to meet the demands of the vast Soviet readership, these fragile paperback editions were heavily used, read to pieces by generations of children, and rarely survive in collectible condition today. This copy offers significant nostalgic and historical value, appealing to collectors of Soviet children's illustration, mid-century graphic design, and the pedagogical history of the USSR.

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