Vintage 1947 Zemlya Russkaya Russian Land Soviet Geography RSFSR Stalin Era USSR Book

Up for sale is an authentic 1947 Soviet edition of Zemlya Russkaya (Russian Land / Земля Русская) by Soviet geographer N. N. Mikhailov, published in Moscow by Molodaya Gvardiya shortly after World War II.

Issued during the early postwar reconstruction period, this illustrated volume presents a detailed economic and geographical survey of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR). It explores the country's natural resources, industry, agriculture, transportation networks, and regional development while documenting the ambitious reconstruction goals of the postwar Soviet Union.

Richly illustrated with maps, charts, statistical tables, and black-and-white photographs, the book provides valuable insight into Soviet economic planning during the Stalin era. Regional chapters cover Moscow, the Volga region, the North, Siberia, the Far East, and other parts of the RSFSR, making this an excellent reference for collectors of Soviet history, geography, and Cold War publications.

An attractive historical feature of this copy is a neatly handwritten ownership inscription dated May 14, 1948, providing authentic period provenance.

Key Features

• Authentic Stalin-era Soviet publication from 1947
• Comprehensive economic and geographical survey of the RSFSR
• Includes maps, charts, statistical tables, and period photographs
• Covers postwar reconstruction and the Soviet Five-Year Plan
• Regional chapters on Moscow, Siberia, the Volga, the North, and the Far East
• Original 1948 owner's inscription adds historical character
• Excellent addition to collections of Soviet history, geography, and propaganda-era publications

Item Specifics

Author: N. N. Mikhailov (Н. Н. Михайлов)

Title: Zemlya Russkaya: Ekonomiko-Geograficheskiy Ocherk RSFSR (Земля Русская: Экономико-географический очерк РСФСР)

Publisher: Molodaya Gvardiya, Moscow

Year Published: 1947

Language: Russian

Format: Hardcover

Condition

Very good vintage condition for its age.

The original hardcover remains structurally sound with a secure binding. Covers show light shelf wear and natural age-related toning consistent with a 1947 publication. Interior pages are clean, complete, and firmly attached, displaying normal vintage paper toning. A neat handwritten ownership inscription dated May 14, 1948 is present on the title page. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition.

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