21 - KLITCH, “Anthology in Support of War Victims,” edited by Ivan Alekseyevich Bunin (1870–1953), Vikentiy Vikentievich Veresaev (1867–1945) and Nikolai Dmitrievich Teleshov (1867–1957, writer and founder of the “Sreda” literary circle), published by “Skoropetchatniy (Express Printing) A. A. Levenson,” Moscow 1915.

KLITCH, “Anthology in Support of War Victims,” edited by Ivan Alekseyevich Bunin (1870–1953), Vikentiy Vikentievich Veresaev (1867–1945) and Nikolai Dmitrievich Teleshov (1867–1957, writer and founder of the “Sreda” literary circle), published by “Skoropetchatniy (Express Printing) A. A. Levenson,” Moscow 1915. A Russian-language copy inscribed by N. D. Telechov of the editorial board to Jurgis Baltruchaïtis on March 16, 1915. A beautiful volume featuring numerous color illustrations, notably of works by Repin, Vasnetsov, and Pasternak; the cover is by Georges Pachkov (1887–1925). In-4° format, 245 pp. Contributors included: J. Baltruchaïtis, K. Balmont, F. Blok, and many others. Note under the names of the contributors: “All the writers, artists, and composers who took part in the creation of this collection contributed their works as a pure gift; the publishing houses, bookstores, paper manufacturers, and printing companies have committed to printing the books, sheet music, and illustrations at their own expense; the editorial staffs of newspapers and periodicals will promote it free of charge; in this way, the entire proceeds from the sale of the “Klitch” anthology will be entirely dedicated to SUPPORT FOR WAR VICTIMS. ” KLICH, “Anthology to Aid War Victims,” edited by I.A. Bunin (1870–1953), V.V. Veresaev (1867–1945), and N.D. Teleshov (1867–1957), Moscow, 1915. A copy with a dedication by N.D. Teleshov to Y.B. Baltrušaitis, dated March 16, 1915. The book contains many color illustrations, including reproductions of paintings by Repin, Vasnetsov, and Pasternak; the cover was designed by Georg Pashkov (1887–1925). Format: in-4°, 245 pages. On the title page: “All contributors to this anthology—writers, artists, and composers—provided their works free of charge; publishing, book, paper, and printing firms participating in the subscription undertook the costs of printing the book, sheet music, and illustrations; newspaper and magazine editors are publishing advertisements free of charge; therefore, the entire proceeds from the sale of the anthology *KLICH* go entirely TO AID THE VICTIMS OF WAR.” MC Provenance -Jurgis Kasimirovich Baltruchaïtis (1873–1944), Lithuanian diplomat and poet. -Their son, Jurgis Jurgissovich Baltruchaïtis (1903–1988), historian. -His wife, Hélène Baltruchaïtis (1908–2004), née Castel-Focillon, daughter of Henri Focillon (1881–1943). -Then through descendants.