Catherine Breshkovsky (34 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Brown cloth hardcover, light signs of age to the book. Has a previous owner's bookplate inside the front cover. We ship fast. 1919 first edition later printing. frontis (illustrator).

Cloth. Condition: G/NO DUSTJACKET. First Edition. Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company. G/NO DUSTJACKET. 1917. First Edition. Cloth. The material in this book is drawn from three sources; an account of her childhood to Abraham Cahan who published them in the "Jewish Daily Forward" in instalments, from Oct. 23, 1904, to Jan. 18, 1905; description of her early prison experiences and later life to Ernest Poole, who published it in the "Outlook;" and her own correspondence of her experiences in Siberia. . 8vo., 348 pp., Rubbed, with frayed tips and cover stains; front hinge lightly shaken, gently cracked in several places . Frontispiece (illustrator). …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 5th printing; maroon c a/gilt titles; owner's plate; 348 clean, unmarked pages/index [Catherine Breshkovskay, called "Babushka" by Emma Goldman, was an important voice of revolution in Russia. This book includes her first arrest, and her early prison experiences, as well as her experiences after she was sent to Siberia for the second time.]. Frontis (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: ACCEPTABLE. PAPERBACK CONSISTING OF 30 PAGES WITH NOTICEABLE SCUFF MAKRS TO THE COVERS. The covers have scuff marks and stain marks and spots. That being said, inside the binding is good and the pages flow clearly. Former owner sticker on the inside cover page. All in all, still sturdy and worthwhile. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. None. First Edition. A superb copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. None. Very good- (minor discoloration front cover; signature on endpaper). Scarce early Bolshevik history. Illustrated with photo frontispiece. Binding is cloth boards.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 348 pp. Original red cloth covers w/ titles in gilt. Light rubbing to corners and spine ends w/ tiny rubbed spot on spine. Previous owner's initials at bottom margin of rear blank endpaper. Illust. w/ a b/w frontispiece of Catherine Breshkovsky. Contents nice.…

Magazine. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Mildly discolored from age . Since the article has no illustrations, we have not provided an image ; No Illustrations; approx. 6x9; 12 pages; Please note: This is NOT A BOOK, but an article/ad from a vintage journal.

Magazine. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. No Illustrations; approx. 6x9; 12 pages.

magazine. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. very good condition; SCARCE ORIGINAL VINTAGE Article These pages, unbound, are neatly trimmed with backing board, in mylar., Advertisements ARE NOT RETURNABLE; These pages, unbound, are neatly trimmed with backing board, in mylar., Advertisements ARE NOT RETURNABLE; NOVI008475; 11 pages.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Signed by Author. 348 pages. Ex-college library marks, some wear and staining; cracked front hinge; pages toned; a reading copy. Signed by Breshkovsky on the frontispiece above the facsimile signature at the bottom. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Signed by Author. Inventory No: 233699. …

hard cover. Condition: Good. No jacket. 5th or later printing. Boston:Little Brown and Company. 1919. 5th edition. 348pp. Hardcover.  Beige boards lightly soiled and shelfworn, with wear along edges, spine ends and edge points.  Page edges soiled.  Internally a previous owners inscription to inside front board, with a long bookplate covering same. The half title has two photographs mounted,of a woman and described as "as I snapped her on Thursday morning. February 20, 1919. M. Tidwell, Wellesley Mass.". Otherwise, paper slightly age toned but clean. The binding is tight and hinges intact although cracked at half title page.  A good solid copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Letters and life story of seminal figure of the Russian Revolution. Reprint, hardcover, signed by Breshkovsky, very light soiling to front cover, otherwise a VG copy without dustjacket. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a rare glimpse into the extraordinary life of Russian revolutionary Catherine Breshkovsky, known as "the grandmother of the Russian Revolution." Through the author's captivating narrative, readers are immersed in Breshkovsky's tireless struggle against Tsarist autocracy and her enduring commitment to social justice. Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th-century Russia, the book illuminates the challenges, sacrifices, and triumphs of revolutionary movements. Breshkovsky's personal account provides insights into the power of activism, the resilience of the human spirit, and the importance of fighting for a better future. Moreover, it highlights the complex realities and contradictions of revolution, exploring the tension between idealism and the brutality of political struggle. This book offers a valuable historical account and a profound exploration of courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In the midst of global upheaval and political turmoil, this book examines Russia's profound transformation from an autocratic regime to a nascent democracy. The author, a revered figure in the Russian revolutionary movement, provides a firsthand account of the forces that shaped this pivotal era. Through her personal experiences and insights, the book illuminates the complexities of Bolshevism, the struggles of the Russian people, and the aspirations for a free and just society. By weaving together historical analysis and personal narrative, the author offers a nuanced understanding of the ideas and events that continue to resonate in the quest for a better world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. A solid binding with no edge rubbings . No store stamp. Contents-What is Bolshevism, What We are Fighting For, Russia and the Allies, Russia and the League of Nations, Russia Will Emerge Free, Strong and United ..

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. NY 1919 Russian Information Bureau. Octavo, 30pp., photo frontis, original printed wraps. Good, top edge of front wrap and title page chipped.

348 p 20 cm Retrato de la autora. Autográfo de la autora. Sello del anterior poseedor en la portada: María de Maeztu. Encuadernación editorial en tela. Estado de conservación: Bien.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First printing. Moderate external wear, minor bumps, cover gilt remains reasonably bright, spine gilt rubbed/dulled though still legible. Pages lightly yellowed with occasional foxing or minor blemish. Binding firm. Pencil owner signature of Russia scholar Marshall Winokur.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Small octavo, yellow cloth lettered in black; slightly soiled. First edition, later printing, with portrait frontispiece. A handsome copy with Breshkovsky's signature affixed to the front endpaper. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Signed by the author, an aide to Kerensky before the Communist takeover. Interesting and unusual. COLLECT SIGNED BOOKS. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 8vo. 20 pp. Very Good. Mild wear to wraps. Pages 16, 17, and 20 toned where newspaper clippings were laid in. Introduction by George Kennan.

Hardback. Reminiscences & letters. Ed: Alice Stone Blackwell. 348pp portrait, Little, Brown & Company, Boston 1919. Very good copy in worn dust jacket.