Vintage Armenian Translation of Ivan Yefremov’s Andromeda Nebula Yerevan 1963

Up for sale is a rare 1963 Armenian-language edition of Ivan Yefremov’s legendary science fiction novel Andromeda Nebula (Андромеда Nebula / Անդրոմեդայի միգամածությունը). Published in Yerevan during the height of the Space Race, this Soviet-era edition represents one of the defining works of utopian Soviet science fiction translated into Armenian.

Widely regarded as a landmark of Eastern European speculative fiction, Yefremov’s novel presents a visionary future communist civilization exploring deep space, scientific progress, interstellar communication, and humanity’s intellectual evolution.

Issued as part of the popular Soviet “Adventure and Science Fiction Library” series, this edition features striking period cover artwork and complete Armenian text throughout.

Key Features:

• Classic Soviet Science Fiction: One of the most influential USSR space-age novels of the 20th century.
• Rare Armenian Translation: Full Armenian-language edition printed in Soviet Armenia.
• Space Race Era Publication: Published in 1963 during the peak of global interest in space exploration.
• Series Collectible: Part of the Adventure and Science Fiction Library series.
• Extensive Content: Includes chapter indexes and Yefremov’s futuristic terminology references.

Item Specifics

• Author: Ivan Yefremov (Иван Ефремов / Իվան Եֆրեմով)
• Title: Andromeda Nebula / Անդրոմեդայի միգամածությունը
• Publisher: Haypethrat, Yerevan, Armenian SSR
• Year Published: 1963
• Language: Armenian
• Series: Adventure and Science Fiction Library — Vol. 16
• Format: Hardcover / Pictorial Cloth Boards
• Pages: 460+
• Genre: Science Fiction / Space Opera / Soviet Literature

Condition

Very good vintage condition.
The binding remains firm and structurally secure. Interior pages are clean, complete, and free from major writing or damage. Light age toning and minor shelf wear are present consistent with age. The pictorial cover remains attractive and well preserved. Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition.

Shipping

• Secure archival-style packaging
• Shipped in a reinforced rigid box
• Worldwide tracked shipping available
• Combined shipping offered for multiple purchases

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