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AKHMATOVA, Anna (1888-1966). Izbrannoe stikhi [Collected Poetry]. [Tashkent:] Sovestkii pisatel', 1943.
A presentation copy of the first edition, inscribed by Akhmatova: 'To my dear Kozlovskiis. In friendship. Akhmatova. 20 June 1943. Tashkent'. This edition represents a rare instance that Akhmatova was permitted to publish after state censorship of her work began in 1926; Pasternak described this edition as 'a new and noble occasion for the resurrection of a famous woman writer, her role as an innovator is of gigantic proportions' (unpublished draft for a review in Ogonek, Summer 1943). Akhmatova formed a very close friendship with the Kozlovskiis when she was evacuated to Tashkent, from late 1941 to May 1944; she visited them at their home often, and attended all Aleksei's concerts. Akhmatova dedicated the poem 'Iavlenie luny' from her 'Luna v zenite' cycle (1944) to Kozlovskii. RBH and ABPC record no copy of this edition having been offered at auction. (See also lots 103 and 104.)
16mo (140 x 110mm). (Occasional light marginal soiling.) Original white paper wrappers, printed in black (tear to front joint near spine head; some soiling; some wear). Provenance: Anna Akhmatova (inscription to:) – Aleksei Fedorovich and Galina Longinovna Kozlovskii (1905-1977, composer; 1906-1991, memoirist).
A presentation copy of the first edition, inscribed by Akhmatova: 'To my dear Kozlovskiis. In friendship. Akhmatova. 20 June 1943. Tashkent'. This edition represents a rare instance that Akhmatova was permitted to publish after state censorship of her work began in 1926; Pasternak described this edition as 'a new and noble occasion for the resurrection of a famous woman writer, her role as an innovator is of gigantic proportions' (unpublished draft for a review in Ogonek, Summer 1943). Akhmatova formed a very close friendship with the Kozlovskiis when she was evacuated to Tashkent, from late 1941 to May 1944; she visited them at their home often, and attended all Aleksei's concerts. Akhmatova dedicated the poem 'Iavlenie luny' from her 'Luna v zenite' cycle (1944) to Kozlovskii. RBH and ABPC record no copy of this edition having been offered at auction. (See also lots 103 and 104.)
16mo (140 x 110mm). (Occasional light marginal soiling.) Original white paper wrappers, printed in black (tear to front joint near spine head; some soiling; some wear). Provenance: Anna Akhmatova (inscription to:) – Aleksei Fedorovich and Galina Longinovna Kozlovskii (1905-1977, composer; 1906-1991, memoirist).
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