1987 Rare Georgian Poetry "Verses and Poems" by Otar Mamporia - 1st Edition

This is an elegant collection of Soviet-era Georgian poetry: "Verses and Poems" (ლექსები და პოემები) by Otar Mamporia, published in 1987.

This volume is a beautiful example of late-Soviet Georgian book design, featuring nature-inspired gold embossing and delicate line illustrations that reflect the lyrical themes of the text.

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  Author: Otar Mamporia (ოთარ მამფორია / Отар Антонович Мампория)

• Book Title: Verses and Poems / ლექსები და პოემები (Leksebi da Poemebi)

• Language: Georgian

• Format: Hardcover (Brown textured binding with gold embossing)

• Publisher: Sabchota Sakartvelo (საბჭოთა საქართველო) - Tbilisi, Georgian SSR

• Publication Year: 1987

• Topic: Georgian Poetry, Lyric Verse, Nature & Homeland

• Country of Manufacture: Georgia (USSR)

Overview

Up for sale is a well-preserved 1987 collection of works by the esteemed Georgian poet Otar Mamporia. Mamporia is known for his deeply evocative and rhythmic verse, often exploring themes of nature, ancestral heritage, and the soul of the Georgian landscape. This comprehensive volume serves as a wonderful introduction to his mid-to-late career works.

Artistic Details

• Cover Design: The book features a striking gold-embossed silhouette of a sprawling ancient tree with a deer, symbolizing the deep roots and natural beauty of Georgia.

• Illustrations: The interior is decorated with fine-line ink drawings (vignettes) depicting Georgian villages, mountains, and traditional architectural motifs, created by artist L. Gvinjilia.

• Author's Preface: Includes a heartfelt introductory note from the author, where he compares the creation of poetry to the quiet, enduring presence of ancient Georgian temples.

Condition Report

• Cover: Original brown hardcover. The gold embossing is remarkably well-preserved and bright. Minimal shelf wear at the corners.

• Interior: The pages are clean and crisp. The Georgian "Mkhedruli" script is printed in a sharp, readable typeface.

• Binding: Tight and secure—highly durable quality typical of the "Sabchota Sakartvelo" publishing house.

Technical Data

• Page Count: Approx. 423 pages.

• Circulation (Tirazh): 30,000 copies.

• Release Date: Approved for print July 13, 1987.

• Original Price: 2 Soviet Rubles.