Soviet Russian Book 1964 Honoré de Balzac The Wild Ass’s Skin Vilnius Lithuania USSR

Authentic 1964 Soviet edition of The Wild Ass’s Skin (Шагреневая кожа) by Honoré de Balzac, published in Vilnius by the State Publishing House of Fiction of the Lithuanian SSR.

One of the central philosophical novels of Balzac’s monumental La Comédie humaine, the story explores ambition, desire, destiny, and the destructive cost of human wishes through the mystical symbolism of a magical piece of shagreen leather.

This Russian-language Baltic Soviet edition reflects the rich publishing culture of the Lithuanian SSR during the mid-20th century. The volume features a classic portrait frontispiece of Balzac together with an elegant textured blue hardcover decorated with gold embossing.

Key Features

• Classic Soviet-era Russian edition of Balzac’s famous novel
• Part of La Comédie humaine literary cycle
• Published in Vilnius, Lithuanian SSR
• Includes portrait illustration of Honoré de Balzac
• Attractive textured hardcover with gold stamping

Item Specifics

• Author: Honoré de Balzac (Оноре де Бальзак)
• Title: The Wild Ass’s Skin (Шагреневая кожа)
• Publisher: State Publishing House of Fiction of the Lithuanian SSR, Vilnius
• Year Published: 1964
• Language: Russian
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 256
• Contents: The Talisman, Woman Without a Heart, Agony, Epilogue

Condition

Good vintage condition.

The textured blue hardcover shows light shelf wear consistent with age while retaining clear gold lettering and decorative finish. Binding remains firm and secure. Pages are complete with natural even toning and a pleasant vintage appearance. Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition.

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