SIGNED 1988 Levan Khaindrava "Отчий дом" - Rare Author Autograph - Georgian

This is a truly special literary item: a signed 1988 first-edition (Merani) of the novel "Otchiy Dom" (Father's House) by the acclaimed Georgian writer Levan Khaindrava.

The most significant feature of this copy is the original handwritten dedication and signature by the author, dated February 14, 1989, in Tbilisi.

• Author: Levan Khaindrava (Леван Хаиндрава)

• Book Title: Otchiy Dom / Father's House (Отчий дом)

• Language: Russian

• Format: Hardcover (Black faux-leather with gold embossing)

• Publisher: Merani (Мерани), Tbilisi, Georgia

• Publication Year: 1988

• Features: Original Author Signature & Inscription

• Topic: Georgian Literature, Psychological Fiction, Family Saga

Overview

Up for sale is a rare, collector-grade copy of "Otchiy Dom" by Levan Khaindrava. A writer of a unique and complex destiny, Khaindrava was born and raised far from his ancestral home, eventually returning to Georgia as a mature man. This novel is a profound reflection of his experiences and the deep impressions of a life spent in transition between cultures.

The Author’s Signature

This particular volume is an "association copy" of high value. On the front flyleaf, there is a warm, personal inscription in Russian:

"To dear Andrey, with the warmest feelings. L. Khaindrava. Tbilisi, February 14, 1989."

Finding signed works by Levan Khaindrava is increasingly difficult, especially copies signed in Tbilisi shortly after the book's release.

Content & Condition

• Literary Merit: The book is the first part of a trilogy that explores the roots of a generation and the internal logic of a person living with a "living soul" outside their homeland.

• Binding: Elegant black hardcover with bold, minimalist gold lettering.

• Interior: Very clean. Includes a high-quality monochrome portrait of the author. The text is sharp and the binding is very secure.

• Publisher Details: Released by the legendary "Merani" publishing house in Tbilisi.

Technical Data

• Circulation (Tirazh): 20,000 copies.

• Print Date: Approved for print February 6, 1988.

• Page Count: Approx. 300 pages.

• Original Price: 2 Rubles 10 Kopeks.