{"product_id":"1987-rare-georgian-poetry-verses-and-poems-by-otar-mamporia-1st-edition","title":"1987 Rare Georgian Poetry \"Verses and Poems\" by Otar Mamporia - 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an elegant collection of Soviet-era Georgian poetry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Verses and Poems\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(ლექსები და პოემები) by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOtar Mamporia\u003c\/b\u003e, published in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1987\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOtar Mamporia (ოთარ მამფორია \/ Отар Антонович Мампория)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVerses and Poems \/ ლექსები და პოემები (Leksebi da Poemebi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGeorgian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHardcover (Brown textured binding with gold embossing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSabchota Sakartvelo (საბჭოთა საქართველო) - Tbilisi, Georgian SSR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1987\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopic:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGeorgian Poetry, Lyric Verse, Nature \u0026amp; Homeland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGeorgia (USSR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a well-preserved\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1987 collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof works by the esteemed Georgian poet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOtar Mamporia\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtistic Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover Design:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe book features a striking gold-embossed silhouette of a sprawling ancient tree with a deer, symbolizing the deep roots and natural beauty of Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe interior is decorated with fine-line ink drawings (vignettes) depicting Georgian villages, mountains, and traditional architectural motifs, created by artist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eL. Gvinjilia\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor's Preface:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncludes a heartfelt introductory note from the author, where he compares the creation of poetry to the quiet, enduring presence of ancient Georgian temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginal brown hardcover. The gold embossing is remarkably well-preserved and bright. Minimal shelf wear at the corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterior:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe pages are clean and crisp. The Georgian \"Mkhedruli\" script is printed in a sharp, readable typeface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTight and secure—highly durable quality typical of the \"Sabchota Sakartvelo\" publishing house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 423 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCirculation (Tirazh):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30,000 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproved for print July 13, 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Price:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 Soviet Rubles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tsar to Soviets books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48844674924776,"sku":"GEO0036","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/8743\/6008\/files\/photo_1_2026-04-08_13-53-38.jpg?v=1785780251","url":"https:\/\/tsartosovietsbooks.com\/products\/1987-rare-georgian-poetry-verses-and-poems-by-otar-mamporia-1st-edition","provider":"Tsar to Soviets books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}