War: Literary and Artistic Almanac (Voyna: Literaturno-khudozhestvennyy almanakh), 1914. In Russian.

Война. Литературно-художественный альманах. / Издание 2-е.
Москва : Меч, 1914.
164, [4] с. : ил. Мягкий владельческий переплет, оригинальная издательская обложка сохранена. Формат 22,3 × 17 см.
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War (Voyna): Literary and Artistic Almanac. / 2nd edition.
Moscow : Mech, 1914.
164, [4] pp. : ill. Soft owner's binding with the original publisher's cover preserved. 22.3 × 17 cm. In Russian.

This rare 1914 literary and artistic almanac, titled simply War (Voyna), serves as a poignant time capsule of the Russian intelligentsia’s immediate response to the outbreak of World War I. Published by the Mech (Sword) publishing house in Moscow shortly after the mobilization, this second edition reflects the intense public demand for patriotic and reflective literature during the conflict's opening months.
The almanac is a remarkable collective work, uniting the disparate voices of the Silver Age. It features poetry by the titans of Russian Symbolism and Futurism, including Valery Bryusov, Fyodor Sologub, Sergei Gorodetsky, and a young Vladimir Mayakovsky. Their verses capture a range of emotions—from the high-minded idealism and "sacred struggle" typical of the era's early patriotic fervor to more somber reflections on the impending tragedy.
The prose section is equally distinguished, containing contributions from Aleksandr Kuprin, Mikhail Artsybashev, and Vsevolozh Garshin. These works provide a visceral look at the psychological and social impact of the war on the Russian soul.
A significant highlight of this edition is its artistic component, most notably a caricature by Vladimir Mayakovsky. Before he became the "trumpet of the revolution," Mayakovsky was a trained artist and a key figure in the Futurist movement; his satirical contribution to this volume demonstrates his early mastery of social commentary through graphic art.
For collectors of Silver Age literature, historians of the Great War, and bibliophiles specializing in Russian Futurism, this 1914 almanac is an essential acquisition. It stands as a powerful testament to the moment when Russia's greatest literary talents were suddenly thrust into the crucible of modern global warfare.