Soviet Union in Maps

This 32 page booklet was seemingly conceived for use in schools. LEARN more about : Kingdom of Poland, Caspian Sea, Peter the Great, Ivan III, Tatars, Soratov, Bashkiria, Kuzbas, Moscow, Arctic Ocean, Urals, Karaganda, and Akmolinsk. A publisher's card tucked into front, speaks to the accuracy of population figures since 1939. Verso front cover serves as Table of Contents. Verso back cover carries production increases (1940 to 1950) for coal, grain, etc. Also provides population data by republic. Thus : Azerbaijan, has 33,000 square miles and 3.100,000 people. Cond : Paper wrapper is Soviet Red. Letters and `hammer-and-sickle' graphic are yellow. Staples tight. Colours bright. Mostly without wear. Clean. Name of previous owner on front cover. Decidedly collectible ! ! Quote (p. 01) : " In the 10th century the Viking Rurik and his descendants first organized the nomad peoples of Russia into small principalties. The more westerly ._._._. ." Size: 12mo.