983 - TUROVEROV N.N. (1899-1972)

TUROVEROV N.N. (1899-1972) Stikhi [Poems]. [Besançon]: N.A. Kovalevsky printing house, 1937. 44, [2] pp.; 19 x 12.5 cm. Print run of 550 copies. In the publisher’s illustrated wrapper designed by V.N. Landashevskaya. In good condition. Minor rubbing, soiling, stains to the wrapper, split in the text block, wrapper slightly detached, ownership inscriptions. Nikolai Nikolaevich Turoverov (1899-1972) was a poet, Don Cossack, officer of the Russian and White armies, public figure of the Cossack emigration and collector of books and engravings on the history of the Cossacks and Russian arms. In emigration he headed the Cossack Union for many years, was one of the founders of the museum of the Life Guards Ataman Regiment and worked actively to preserve the legacy of the White Army and Russian culture; he was an ardent patriot of the Don and a guardian of Cossack tradition. His second book of poems. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.