1988 Soviet Photo Book Country Roads Vasily Peskov USSR Nature Photography Rare

Up for sale is a beautifully illustrated 1988 Soviet photo book Country Roads (Проселки) by celebrated journalist, photographer, and nature writer Vasily Peskov. Published in Moscow by Molodaya Gvardiya, this large-format edition combines documentary photography, travel essays, and rural ethnography in a richly designed late-Soviet collectible volume.

Known throughout the USSR for his environmental writing and explorations of remote regions, Peskov captures the atmosphere of Soviet countryside life, village traditions, landscapes, and agricultural culture through vivid prose and striking photography.

Printed on high-quality coated glossy paper, this edition preserves the depth and color of the original photographic plates exceptionally well.

Key Features:

• Iconic Soviet Nature Writing: Essays and observations by renowned journalist and photographer Vasily Peskov.
• Rich Photographic Content: Filled with atmospheric color and black-and-white images of rural Soviet life and landscapes.
• Ethnographic & Geographic Interest: Documents villages, agricultural regions, traditions, and everyday life across the USSR.
• Premium Soviet Printing: Produced on coated glossy paper with high-quality image reproduction.
• Collector Appeal: Excellent addition to collections of Soviet photography, travel literature, environmental history, and USSR cultural albums.

Item Specifics

• Author: Vasily Peskov (Василий Песков)
• Title: Country Roads / Проселки
• Publisher: Molodaya Gvardiya, Moscow
• Year Published: 1988
• Language: Russian
• Format: Large Hardcover Illustrated Album
• Pages: 263
• Subject: Nature, Photography, Travel, Rural USSR, Ethnography

Condition

Excellent vintage condition.
The binding is firm and square, with clean internal pages and vibrant photographic reproductions. Covers show only light shelf wear consistent with age and storage. No major markings, loose pages, or structural damage visible. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition details.

Shipping

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