As an unexpected and unique surprize, I have included wih some of the illustrations the original linocut plates. Many of you have never seen what they look like. I have been fortunate to have watched them being cut.
"The Word and the Deed" (Slovo i Delo), by Valentin Pikul. Vol. I. Cover.
This is a historical novel, set against the period of Empress Anna, daughter of Iohann. All illustrations leno-cuts, prints on paper.
Vol. I, title page.
"The Queen of the Terrible Face" (Tzaritza Prestrashnogo Zraku).
Book One. "The Sovereign's Bride" (Gosudareva Nevesta).
Book One, Chapter One.
Including the original linocut plate.
Book Two. "The Time of the Boyars" (Boyarskaya Pora).
Book Two, Chapter One.
Including the original linocut plate.
Book Three. "Imperatix".
Book Three, Chapter One.
Including the original linocut plate.
"The Proud and the Scoundrels" (Gordetzy i Podletzy).
Book Four, Chapter One.
Including the original linocut plate.
Book Five. "To the Sound of Beating Drums" (Pod Boi Barabanov).
Book Five, Chapter One.
Including the original linocut plate.
Vol. II, cover.
VolI. I, title page.
"My dear confidantes" (Moi liubeznye konfidenty)
Book One. "On the borders" (Na Rubezhakh).
Book One, Chapter One.
Book Two. "Bahchisarai".
Book Two, Chapter One.
Including the original linocut plate.
Book Three. "The Deeds of Men" (Dela Ludskie).
Book Three, Chapter One.
Including the original linocut plate.
Book Four. "Confidantes".
Book Four, Chapter One.
Book Five. "Epilogue".
Book Five, Chapter One.
Including the original linocut plate.
Last Book. "Russia's Turnabouts" (Rossiya na Povorotakh).
"Bloody Anna" (Anna Krovavaya).
Genealogy.
Tail-piece.
