![CHEKHOV, Anton Pavlovich (1860-1904). 'Chaika. Komediia v 4 deistviakh' [The Seagul. A Comedy in 4 Acts], in Russkaia mysl'. God 17. Kniga XII [Russian Thought. Year 17. Book 12]. Moscow: I.N. Kushnerev, 1896.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2018/CKS/2018_CKS_17162_0096_000(chekhov_anton_pavlovich_chaika_komediia_v_4_deistviakh_the_seagul_a_co105343).jpg?w=1)
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CHEKHOV, Anton Pavlovich (1860-1904). 'Chaika. Komediia v 4 deistviakh' [The Seagul. A Comedy in 4 Acts], in Russkaia mysl'. God 17. Kniga XII [Russian Thought. Year 17. Book 12]. Moscow: I.N. Kushnerev, 1896.
The rare first printing of Chekhov's first masterpiece, in the original wrappers. RBH and ABPC record no copy having been offered at auction. The Seagull is the first of four masterpieces that established Chekhov's reputation as one of the preeminent dramatists of modern times, together with Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard. The Seagull first appeared in book-form the following year, in Chekhov's first collection of plays.
Large octavo (255 x 155mm, with deckle edges). With the adverts (occasional light marginal wear and soiling). Original printed wrappers (spine worn and with discreet repairs; some wear at the extremities; some soiling); custom black cloth clamshell case.
The rare first printing of Chekhov's first masterpiece, in the original wrappers. RBH and ABPC record no copy having been offered at auction. The Seagull is the first of four masterpieces that established Chekhov's reputation as one of the preeminent dramatists of modern times, together with Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard. The Seagull first appeared in book-form the following year, in Chekhov's first collection of plays.
Large octavo (255 x 155mm, with deckle edges). With the adverts (occasional light marginal wear and soiling). Original printed wrappers (spine worn and with discreet repairs; some wear at the extremities; some soiling); custom black cloth clamshell case.
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