MAYAKOVSKY VLADIMIR (1893-1930) Otkrytie Ameriki [The Discovery of America]. New York: New World Press, [1925]. - 12 p.: ill.; 19x14 cm.

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In a publisher's illustrated cover. Cover and illustrations in the text by D. Burliuk. Frontispiece features a photographic portrait of the author. The text is set without commas. In very good condition. Minor smudges on the upper margin of the front cover. Under this title, the poem "Khristofor Kolomb" [Christopher Columbus] is published. Mayakovsky, Vladimir Vladimirovich (1893-1930) - Russian and Soviet poet, playwright, screenwriter, film director, actor, and artist. One of the most significant Russian poets of the 20th century, a classic of Soviet literature. Editor of the journals "LEF" and "Novy LEF." Bibliography: Turchinsky. p. 346; Lesman. No. 1501.