Leonid Poltava (17 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Paperback (card covers). Binding sound, text clean, moderate shelfwear: would be good condition but has old marginal damp stains and droplet stains. Still serviceable, and a hard-to-find title. Ukrainian text. Not paginated, approx. 16 pages. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. In Very Good Used Condition. With Shelf Wear To Edges And/Or Turned Corners. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. ~ Vintage 1969 The Little Bell-Ringer From Konotip (Ukrainian Version).

Condition: Very good. First Edition. First edition; 10 x 7; pp. 3-38, [2]; pictorial wraps in blue, brown, and black, designed by Mykhailo Mykhalevych; illustrated with monochrome, full-page and in-line drawings by Mykhalevych and Mykhailo Dmytrenko; small creases to corners and light wear to tips of spine; front hinge very-lightly starting; overall in very good condition.Leonid Poltava (1921 - 1990), pseudonym for Leonid Parhomovych, was a Ukrainian poet, playwright, and a leading figure of the RKU (Reichskommissariat Ukraine) - the civilian occupation regime in German-occupied Ukraine. He also worked as a journalist for the radios "Liberty" and "Voice of America." Fleeing at the end of the Second World War, he went to Germany and spent time at several DP (displaced persons) camps. He would eventually move to Paris, then Madrid, and, finally, to the US in 1958. Poltava was known for often exclaiming: "I love working for children" and he would write numerous juvenile works, including the current one - about a little boy in Konotip in northern Ukraine.The illustrators of the book, Mykhailo Mykhalevych (1906 - 1984) and Mykhailo Dmytrenko (1908 - 1997), were Ukrainian graphic artists, illustrators, icon painters, and stage designers, both of whom had spent time in DP camps in Germany, before emigrating to Canada and the US.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, Ltd., 1955 TEXT in UKRAINIAN, slight wear, unmarked, nice illustrations, 12 pp. Very Good/No Jacket.

Lisovskyi, Robert, cover design (illustrator). Book measures: 18 x 13 cm. This book spans 61 pages and includes a portrait by the Ukrainian illustrator Andriy Solohub. The text is in Ukrainian. Overall, it is a good copy, showing light wear on the wrappers. Publisher's illustrated wrappers.

Couverture souple. Condition: Bon. Un volume 12,8x17,8 cm broché de 61 pages. Tirage 1500 ex. Dos droit. Couverture jaunie bon état. Bonne tenue du brochage; Intérieur jauni sans fragilité. Bois illustrant la couverture par Roberta Lisovs'kogo. Portrait au fusain de Poltava par Andrija Sologuba. Poèmes écrits entre 1944 et 1951.

Softcover. 0 (illustrator). First edition, n. d. (1946); 5 1/2 x 4; pp. 2-47; beige wraps, illustrated in red and blue by L. Maistrenko; small nicks to tips of spine and uniform age-toning; very good or better condition.Leonid Poltava (1921 - 1990), pseudonym for Leonid Parhomovych, was a Ukrainian poet, playwright, and a leading figure of the RKU (Reichskommissariat Ukraine) - the civilian occupation regime in German-occupied Ukraine. He also worked as a journalist for the radios "Liberty" and "Voice of America." Fleeing at the end of the Second World War, he went to Germany and spent time at several DP (displaced persons) camps. He would eventually move to Paris, then Madrid, and, finally, to the US in 1958. His current collection of poetry, written during the war, was his first book, published while he was at a DP camp in Augsburg. 2.

Hardcover. Hutnyk, Valeriia (illustrator). Measuring 24 x 18.5 cm with [12] pages of illustrations, this Ukrainian-language children's book is in very good condition, showing only minor wear along the edges. A library sticker is affixed to the top left corner of the front cover, and the pages are clean with some minor age-toning. The stamp from St. John the Baptist Church in Ottawa, Canada, appears on the title page and a few internal pages. Originally published in a German camp for Ukrainian Displaced Persons in 1948 and later in Paris in 1954, this 1955 British edition features charming illustrations by Valeriia Hutnyk, which beautifully complement the whimsical tale of a little bug named Shcherbachok. The poem, rich in themes of curiosity and adventure, makes for a delightful read for children. As of August 2024, OCLC records indicate that only three other copies of this edition are held in libraries: at the Library of Stamford, the University of Toronto, and the University of Minnesota.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1947 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 56 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 56.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1945 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 26 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 26.

Lisovskyi, Robert, cover design (illustrator). 61 pages: portrait. 18 cm. Text in Ukrainian. A collection of Ukrainian ballads and poetry, reflecting the rich literary tradition of Ukraine. The cover art was created by Robert Lisovskyi, and the portrait included in the book is the work of Andrii Solohub. The literary editor for this publication was O. Danskyi. The book was printed in Munich by the "Schier" printing house. Despite some discoloration and minor wear on the cover, the book remains in good condition internally, with yellowed but intact pages. The print run for this edition was 1,500 copies.

A dystopian novel by Leonid Poltava, published in post-war Munich. Set in the year 2000, this work of speculative fiction reflects the existential anxieties of the Ukrainian diaspora in the post-World War II period, with themes of oppression, technological advancement, and human survival. The cover design and illustrations by Andriy Solohub give the book a distinctive, futuristic appearance, aligning with the narrative's focus on the uncertain future. The book is in good condition, with minor age-related wear and light spotting. A unique and thought-provoking addition to any collection of emigre literature.

Tsymbal, Tamara, illustrator (illustrator). This 12-page Ukrainian-language children's book, measuring 25 cm, is in good condition with light wear on the cover. The pages are clean, and a stamp from "St. John the Baptist Church" in Ottawa, Ontario, appears on several pages. A small label is affixed to the upper left corner of the cover. As of August 2024, OCLC records only two institutional copies of this edition in the USA.

Sudomora, Okhrim (illustrator) (illustrator). 8 pages: illustrations. Book measure: 29 x 24 cm. Text in Ukrainian. The cover shows signs of aging with some discoloration and minor wear on the edges. The pages are clean, and the illustrations are detailed and clear. "????? ?????? ? ??????" [The War of Mushrooms and Beetles] by Leonid Poltava is a children's book published in 1959 by Knyhospilka in New York. Illustrated by Okhrim (Efrem) Ivanovych Sudomora (1889-1968), this book is an allegorical tale intended to convey moral or social messages through the adventures and conflicts between mushrooms and beetles. The detailed and whimsical illustrations complement the narrative, making it an engaging read for children. This publication is part of the Ukrainian emigration literature, reflecting the cultural heritage and experiences of the Ukrainian diaspora.

Hryhor'iev, Myroslav & Mykhailo Mykhalevych (illustrators) (illustrator). First Edition. [14] unpaginated: illustrations. Book measures: 31 x 25 cm. Text in Ukrainian. Series: Biblioteka dlia ditei shkil'noho viku No. 4. A clean copy with minor signs of wear on the edges; very good internally. As of July 2024, OCLC identifies five copies held by American institutions and one by a UK institution. A collection of children's poems published in 1956 by the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain. It features illustrations by Myroslav Hryhor'iev and Mykhailo Mykhalevych, providing a visually engaging experience for young readers. The book belongs to a series aimed at school-aged children and includes poems celebrating Ukrainian culture and nature. This collection was previously recognized under the title "??? ????????" (My Little Book) and won an award at a children's literature competition in a German camp for Ukrainian displaced persons (known as DP) in 1948.

Kulchytsky, Yurii, illustrator (illustrator). This 25 cm Ukrainian-language children's book, "The Elephant Starts a War", is a charming poem featuring playful and whimsical illustrations by Yurii Kulchytsky. Spanning [14] pages, the story follows the adventures of an elephant in Africa, brought to life with lively depictions of various animals. Part of the "Library for School-Aged Children" series, No. 3, the book is in very good condition, with light foxing on the cover and interior pages and minimal wear along the edges. A stamp from "St. John the Baptist Church, Ottawa, Ontario" is present on several pages. As of August 2024, OCLC records only two institutional copies, held at the University of Toronto and the University of Minnesota.

Petrides, Hanna, illustrator (illustrator). Book measures: 24.5 x 18.5 cm. 20 pages: illustrations. Text in Ukrainian. A very good copy with with minimal signs of wear. A poetic children's narrative, brought to life by the enchanting illustrations of 14-year-old Hanna Petrides. This book is a notable cultural artifact from the Ukrainian émigré community in the United Kingdom, capturing a spirit of adventure and exploration. Its engaging storyline and charming artwork reflect the essence of mid-20th century children's literature among Ukrainian expatriates. As of August 2024, OCLC locates two institutional holdings at the University of Toronto and the University of Nottingham.