By Ilin (19 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. No dust jacket, a mylar dust jacket has been added. Very Good binding is red cloth over boards, black lettering on the cover and spine, soiling to edges, spine shows toning. Name written on front free end paper dated "March 23,1952". Black-and-white illustrations by N. Lapshin. The binding is tight and pages are clean. The book measures 7.8" tall x 5.5" wide. Stated: "Tenth Impression". Lapshin, N. (illustrator).…

hardcover. 1st. 8vo, 135 pp. Spine slightly faded, else a nearly fine copy. Illus. by N. Lapshin (illustrator).

135pp. Illustrated in black and white by N. Lapshin Translated by Beatrice Kincead Covers very lightly soiled, rubbed: VG/no dj.

Hardback. Eighth Printing. Edge staining, browning, slight musty odor; large chips, browning, tape repair to dustjacket make this a Reading Copy Only.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition, First Thus. Stated First Edition. Text/Bright & Near New w/trace margin discoloration. Illustrated blue linen boards/VG w/rubs & light fraying to leading edges, marked discoloration to backstrap, and light soiling. DJ/None. Maps to endpapers. PO name to fEP verso. Testimony of social optimism of 1935 Soviet Union. Ilin calls on "new, united human race" composed of all who work to take over ownership of lands from "its innumberable owners", subdue and control nature systematically for efficient productivity. A utopia in which the classless society of workers rule. 7 chapters on land/resource management: I, Making Over Deserts; II, The Coming of the Master; III, The Native Land of Grain; IV, Creating New Plants; V, A Living Map; VI, Bridling Rivers; VII, A Talk About Weather; VIII, Men & Mountains, and followed by Conclusion. In the Preface Maxim Gorky (1868 - 1936) describes the book as "how the energy of human beings" can subdue nature for the benefit of all. A moment in socio-political philosophy. N. Lapshin (Illustrator) (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Black Cloth. Condition: Very Good : Minor Foxing. No Jacket. First Edition. Please email for further details Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾". Illustrated By N. Lapshin (illustrator). Not Signed or Inscribed.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. NEAR FINE in a Very Good Dustjacket. FIRST EDITION. Dj soiled a bit soiled and lightly edge worn. NOT the Literary Book club edition.

magazine. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. very good condition; SCARCE ORIGINAL VINTAGE ARTICLE; SCARCE ORIGINAL VINTAGE ARTICLE; NOVI006690; pages 7x10; 12 pages; "The Franklin Mint is a quality manufacturer of specialty collector's items.".

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Fairly good condition for year.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition; First Printing. Here is a nice item for the Vera Bock fan. This first editon copy has a light stamping at the front, but no other markings. It can be concelaed by a decorative blank bookplate on request. The pages are lightly toned to a pleasing ivory. There is a a little staining of unknown origin at the tops of pages 36-37. The delightful jacket looks great at the front. At the back there is some soiling and a little edgewear. A mylar Brodart cover now protects it. The illustrations and decorations are elegant, as is always the case with this illustrator. Fast shipping, careful packing. ; 74 pages. Illustrated by Vera Bock (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. 1st Printing. Slight edgewear to book, rubbing near spine head. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper, dated 1937. Edgewear, chips and closed tears to dust jacket. Jacket is browned, with a bit of smudging, a small dampstain to the top page block near the spine, and red pencil scribbling on back cover; Aside from a few smudges, the pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is tight and square ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 119 p. Illustrated by N. Lapshin (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First UK edition, first printing. Hardback bound in red cloth with printed black titling to spine and upper board. 19 × 12.5cm, 141pp. Although meant for younger readers, this Russian history of lighting was well-regarded at the time. The illustrations are by Russian artist Nikolay Lapshin. Condition: Good condition for age. There is some light rubbing to the cloth boards and spine, but the contents are in very good order.…

Hardcover. 8 vo, red textured boards with black lettering on front board and spine; map of Russia in 1928 pinpointing generating plants, metal industries, and fuel throughout the country. Very interesting b/w illust. of workers and industries throughout; 162 pp. This was written for use in Russian schools for students from 12-14 with the objective of acquaint children with the Five-Year Plan of construction launched in October, 1928. It explains the "planned economy and social planning. The final chapter is titled "New People" which is supposedly a "fragment from a book to be written 50 years hence." One illustration depicts houses before the revolution in which ".even roaches refuse to live." The is an absolutly unique publication. Very good; a bit of edge chipping to board edges; all else-clean, tight, & attractive.…

hard cover. Condition: poor. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDPoor, hard cover book with no dust jacket, cover stained, sunned, 161 pages, 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. First impression of the true first edition - with striking illustrations throughout by William Kermode. ***Near fine in the illustrated cloth-covered boards, boldly designed by William Kermode in a Futurist style, with black titles to the spine and front board. The boards are clean with just some light stains and marks commensurate with age and handling, and some light rubbing at the edges. No creases, bumps or tears to the cloth. Top edge of page block stained black by the publisher - nice and clean. No reading lean to the binding. Spine tight. Internally also near fine, with a neat ownership name and place in fountain-pen ink to the top of the front free endpaper. Endpapers lightly off-set but no foxing. Pages clean. No creases or tears. Without the scarce dustwrapper. ***218 pages plus a tipped-in publisher's advert sheet at the back of the book. 206mm x 155mm. ***Contents chapters as follows: Preface - What the Story is About, I. Two Countries, II. The scouts of the Five Year PLan, III. Conquerors of Their Own Country, IV. The Conquest of Water and Wind, V. The Dead Work, VI. An Electrified Country, VII. To Arms! To Conquer Metal!, VIII. Iron Workmen, IX. The Chemical Brigade of Our Country, X. Mines of Grain, XI. The war With the Miles, XII. New People. ***This book, designed in Russia for the masses and for young people, is not epoch-making - it is epoch-indicating. It paints with excitement; it laughs with delight as it skips forward through the story of Russia's conscious organization to get the very utmost out of the artificial use of natural forces. When we read it, and find ourselves swept past its naivety, impetuously carried forward (though all the material is so obvious and familiar), we discover that it is inspired. Then, if we reflect, we may shake our heads sadly and feel chilly at the spine - for we are excited only by mystic contemplation of absolutes; we are bored by applied science - while these folk are inspired by it. We show a symptom of age. They are flamboyant with youth.' (Quote taken from the Note at the beginning of the book) ***First impression of the true first edition - rare to find in such well-preserved condition. An impressive piece of book-design, with the illustrations of William Kermode complementing the text superbly; the text presents the first Five Year Plan in a simple and persuasive style aimed at ordinary working people and younger readers, often by directly contrasting its programme with that of the West, observing in the American economic system the absence of a general plan. Of interest to collectors of 1930s Soviet history and the illustrated designs of William Kermode. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. William Kermode (illustrator).…

Hardcover. 218p., illus., boards toned along edges, offsetting to endpapers, leans slightly, else good later printing.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo.stapled decorated wrappers.the 3rd Edition.all are scarce.b&w illus.24pp.tear in the margin of the last 8pp.else very good.still much better than the usual copy.no loss.(L1/6).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. A THIRD IMPRESSION PUBLISHED IN THE SAME YEAR AS THE FIRST EDITION, HARDBACK BOUND IN THE ORIGINAL PUBLISHERS CLOTH BINDING, COMPLETE WITH FRONTIS & NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS FULL PAGE & AMONG TEXT. BOOK MEASURES APPROX 8 x 6 INCHES WITH 218 PAGES. MINOR BROWNING TO CLOTH SPINE & EDGES OF BOARDS, CORNERS BUMPED, VERY OCCASIONAL LIGHT FOXING OR MINOR MARKS TO PAGES, OCCASIONAL BOTTOM PAGE MARGIN SLIGHTLY TRIMMED. OVERALL A VERY GOOD COPY. EXTRA POSTAGE COSTS MAY APPLY TO OVERSEAS ORDERS. ALL BOOKS POSTED IN STURDY BOOK BOX.…