Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)

Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)

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Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
  • Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)
Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)

Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)

$90.00
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 Rare 1940 ЖЗЛ John Brown – American Abolitionist (N. Kalma)

Редкая книга ЖЗЛ 1940 года: Джон Браун (Н. Кальма)

An authentic first-edition biography of the legendary American revolutionary John Brown, published in Moscow in 1940. Released by the "Molodaya Gvardiya" publishing house as part of the prestigious "Life of Remarkable People" (Жизнь Замечательных Людей) series.


  • Title: John Brown (Джон Браун)

  • Author: N. Kalma (Н. Кальма) - pseudonym of Anna Kalmannok

  • Series: ZhZL / ЖЗЛ (Life of Remarkable People)

  • Issue Number: 6 [162]

  • Year Published: 1940 (Pre-War / Довоенное издание)

  • Publisher: Molodaya Gvardiya (Издательство ЦК ВЛКСМ "Молодая Гвардия")

  • Language: Russian

  • Format: Hardcover / Original two-tone series binding

  • Pages: Includes the original table of contents and a rare portrait of John Brown.

A fascinating historical artifact, this book provides a detailed Soviet account of the American struggle against slavery. It covers the "Overseas Republic," the Missouri Compromise, and the raid on Harpers Ferry. Written by N. Kalma, a specialist in historical literature, it reflects the Soviet Union's interest in international liberation movements just before the USSR's entry into WWII. The book features high-quality typography for the era, including decorative drop caps and a classic portrait of Brown.

Увлекательный исторический артефакт, детально описывающий борьбу против рабства в США. Книга охватывает такие темы, как «Заокеанская республика», Миссурийский компромисс и знаменитый налет на Харперс-Ферри. Автор Н. Кальма — мастер историко-биографического жанра. Издание 1940 года отражает интерес СССР к международным освободительным движениям. Книга отличается качественной для того времени полиграфией: декоративные буквицы, классический портрет Брауна и подробная библиография.

✨ Condition / Состояние:

  • Overall: Very good vintage condition for an 86-year-old volume.

  • Binding: Original hardcover with the embossed "ZhZL" emblem. Shows minor shelf wear consistent with age.

  • Text Block: Clean and tight. Pages have a light, natural sepia tone.

  • Special Features: Includes the original series endpapers and full table of contents.

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