Scriabin, A. N. Twelve Études. Book 1. Nos. 1–6: For Piano: Op. 8 (Dvenadtsat etyudov), 1919. In Russian.

Скрябин А. Н. Двенадцать этюдов. Тетрадь 1. №№ 1–6 : Для фортепиано : Соч. 8.
Москва : Государственное музыкальное издательство (Госмузиздат), 1919.
19 с. Мягкая издательская обложка.
***
Scriabin, Alexander. Twelve Etudes. Book 1. Nos. 1–6: For Piano: Op. 8.
Moscow : State Music Publishing House (Gosmuzyzdat), 1919.
19 pp. Original softcover. 

This rare 1919 musical edition, published shortly after the Russian Revolution, presents the first six pieces of Alexander Scriabin’s monumental cycle, Twelve Etudes, Op. 8. Composed between 1894 and 1895, these works represent the brilliant early period of Scriabin’s career, where his deep affinity for the Romantic traditions of Chopin and Liszt began to merge with his own burgeoning harmonic individuality. The first book contains a diverse array of technical and emotional landscapes: from the dramatic chords of Etude No. 1 in C-sharp minor to the capricious rhythmic contrasts of No. 2, and the turbulent, tempestuous energy of No. 3. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of late-Romantic pianism, including the arrangement of intricate polyrhythms, wide-spanning left-hand accompaniment, and the luminous, "brioso" textures found in the E major Etude.
The publication of this score by the State Music Publishing House in 1919—a period of immense social upheaval—testifies to the enduring importance of Scriabin’s legacy in the early Soviet cultural landscape. As a primary source for performers and musicologists, this edition captures the pedagogical and artistic standards of the Moscow conservatory circle. The compositions in this book, ranging from the lyrical "Piacevole" of No. 4 to the "Con grazia" elegance of No. 6, demand extreme virtuosity and a sophisticated sense of rubato. Printed on the fragile paper characteristic of the era, this 19-page softcover volume is a significant artifact for collectors of Scriabiniana and researchers of the evolution of modern piano technique in the early 20th century.