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NABOKOV, Vladimir Vladimirovich (1899-1977; writing as 'V. Sirin'). Gornii put'. [The Empyrean Path.] Berlin: Grani, 1923.
The first edition of this early publication of Nabokov poems. Author and artist Milko Bambic's copy, in the original wrappers. RBH and ABPC record no other copy in the original wrappers having been offered at auction. The poems in this collection were written primarily between 1918 and 1921; Nabokov dedicated the volume to the memory of his father, who had been assassinated in March of 1922. Juliar A6.1.
Octavo (185 x 128mm). (Light scattered spotting, mainly to the edges; corners lightly bumped.) Original white paper wrappers printed in black (spine neatly repaired; light wear; bookseller's stamp on rear cover). Provenance: Milko Bambic (1905-1991, author, artist; blindstamp).
The first edition of this early publication of Nabokov poems. Author and artist Milko Bambic's copy, in the original wrappers. RBH and ABPC record no other copy in the original wrappers having been offered at auction. The poems in this collection were written primarily between 1918 and 1921; Nabokov dedicated the volume to the memory of his father, who had been assassinated in March of 1922. Juliar A6.1.
Octavo (185 x 128mm). (Light scattered spotting, mainly to the edges; corners lightly bumped.) Original white paper wrappers printed in black (spine neatly repaired; light wear; bookseller's stamp on rear cover). Provenance: Milko Bambic (1905-1991, author, artist; blindstamp).
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