Surprising publication in tsarist Russia itself of texts banned until then, written by the American G. Kennan to describe and criticise some of the worst characteristics of the tsarist penal system. Fine content in fine condition, and very rare.

Fine religious production of Orfelin, a major Serbian publisher in Venice, with a double imprint (one most probably spurious). Very rare with only two copies in Serbia and one in Germany.

Fine copy, in its original printed wrappers, of this large-format edition of some of the poems of Russia's great poetess. Printed with a mimeograph machine.

The first edition of this important autobiographical poem by one of the best Russian poets, and a victim of Soviet censorship.

An inscribed copy of Parnok's last collection of verses: a very rare work by a Russian woman standing out in the literary landscape of the country.

First ediion of Nabokov's last Russian novel printed in Paris, a work chosen by Radio Liberty to distribute clandestinely in USSR.

An interesting, annotated example of this first edition of Erenburg's first book, here in its original wrappers. Rarely found - one of 100 copies only.

Lovely gathering of three 'ephemera' items produced for the first Russian ball of the avant-garde in Paris - an eclectic show with music and dances in newly designed costumes. With Larionov's ticket, Goncharova's handbill and the famous programme with many artistic contributions.

More than 50 full-page watercolours and drawings for this manuscript collection of holy stories for Russian Old Believers, sometimes drawn in a style much similar to child work. With some stories rarely found.

More oil, more cars, less unemployment: a clear visual presentation of Soviet statistics thanks to isotype diagrams. Very rare propaganda and economic work, in fine condition. Only 1 copy traced in Americas, and 2 other ones elsewhere.

Uncommon and interesting issue of this short-lived political and revolutionary magazine, (mostly?) written by a young socialist. Includes in particular an article on Jewish discrimination in tsarist Russia.

Fine samizdat, very rare in Russian, of this important study of jazz in the 60s/70s banned in the USSR. No other copies traced.