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AKHMATOVA, Anna (1888-1966). Chetki. Stikhi. [Rosary, sometimes Beads).] St Petersburg: Giperborei, 1914.
The rare first edition of Akhmatova's second collection of poems – one of her most popular books. Many of the poems spring from her various affairs, and from the feeling of unrequited love, a theme not often considered from the female perspective in Russian poetry before Akhmatova. RBH and ABPC record only one copy having been offered at auction (sold, Sotheby's, 15 November 1982, lot 297). Kilgour 3.
Octavo (214 x 150mm, with deckle edges). Original wrappers printed in black (spine worn and chipped at the ends; some staining and soiling).
The rare first edition of Akhmatova's second collection of poems – one of her most popular books. Many of the poems spring from her various affairs, and from the feeling of unrequited love, a theme not often considered from the female perspective in Russian poetry before Akhmatova. RBH and ABPC record only one copy having been offered at auction (sold, Sotheby's, 15 November 1982, lot 297). Kilgour 3.
Octavo (214 x 150mm, with deckle edges). Original wrappers printed in black (spine worn and chipped at the ends; some staining and soiling).
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