1929 'The Embezzlers' by Valentine Kataev Hardcover Book
$50.00
1929 The Embezzlers, Valentine Kataev, Hardcover Book. Translated by Leonide Zarine. First printing in America. Measures about 7.5" by 5". 300 pages. Good condition. Shows a little age. No dust cover.
Immerse yourself in the sharp wit of Soviet-era satire with this 1929 first American printing of The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev. Translated by Leonide Zarine, this hardcover volume is a significant work of early twentieth-century world literature, offering a humorous yet biting critique of bureaucracy and human nature during the New Economic Policy period. The book is bound in a classic deep burgundy cloth, featuring an embossed emblem that reflects the dignified and scholarly aesthetic of "The Archives".
Measuring approximately 7.5 inches by 5 inches, this 300-page volume is a quintessential piece for collectors of rare media and translated fiction. Its dark, textured cover and historical significance make it a perfect candidate for a Dark Academia-inspired bookshelf or a curated library of international classics. While the original dust jacket is no longer present and the binding shows a gentle patina of age, the book remains in good condition, preserving a vital piece of literary history. It stands as a handsome and intellectually engaging artifact from a transformative period in global literature.
This item is vintage, over 95 years old.
Immerse yourself in the sharp wit of Soviet-era satire with this 1929 first American printing of The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev. Translated by Leonide Zarine, this hardcover volume is a significant work of early twentieth-century world literature, offering a humorous yet biting critique of bureaucracy and human nature during the New Economic Policy period. The book is bound in a classic deep burgundy cloth, featuring an embossed emblem that reflects the dignified and scholarly aesthetic of "The Archives".
Measuring approximately 7.5 inches by 5 inches, this 300-page volume is a quintessential piece for collectors of rare media and translated fiction. Its dark, textured cover and historical significance make it a perfect candidate for a Dark Academia-inspired bookshelf or a curated library of international classics. While the original dust jacket is no longer present and the binding shows a gentle patina of age, the book remains in good condition, preserving a vital piece of literary history. It stands as a handsome and intellectually engaging artifact from a transformative period in global literature.
This item is vintage, over 95 years old.