1905. Griboedov Woe from Wit Gore ot Uma Rare Edition Russian Empire Sytin

by Book, Griboedov, Грибоедов

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1905 Griboedov Woe from Wit (Gore ot Uma) Sytin Edition. Anti-Plague "Scotch-Tape" Folk Conservation. A True Historical Survivor. Rare. "An Artifact of Pure Survival: Imperial Russian Edition Wrapped in Hand Made Folk Restoration" A deeply unique, character-rich copy of Alexander Griboedov's Woe from Wit (Горе от ума), published in Moscow in 1905 by the legendary T-vo I.D. Sytina. While a pristine copy tells the story of the printing house, this specific book tells the tragic and beautiful story of 20th-century Russia. The Visual Manifestation of Love: Yes, this book is heavily covered in adhesive tape (the legendary "armor"). In the West, this might look like damage. In the post-Soviet reality, this was the ultimate act of bibliophile devotion. Books like Griboedov's masterpiece were read to pieces and protected like family relics. Someone, spent life moments painstakingly encasing every vulnerable edge in tape to keep this pre-revolutionary spirit alive. Unique: Authentic 1905 Imperial Edition: Complete with original illustrated cover art showing Famusov, Sofia, and Chatsky. The "Sytin" Heritage: Features the famous back-cover advertisements for Imperial Russian calendars and stationery of the era. Museum of Everyday Life: It is no longer just literature; it is a conceptual art representing "folk conservation". A perfect conversation piece for an avant-garde library or a collector of cultural oddities. Text is fully readable (see photos for the magnificent tape-patina). Sel

• Publisher: Russian Empire
• Year: 1905
• Condition: Fair

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