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Shevchenko, Taras [Шевченко, Тарас] (1814-1861); Vasylʹ Stepanovych Borodin. Kobzar’ ; 1840 roku [English Translation: The Kobzar of 1840]. Kyiv, Ukraine: “Dnipro”, 1976. First Edition Thus. pp. 114. Slim small 8vo., measuring 5.25″ x 8.25″. Three-quarters maroon cloth over lovely marbled boards with gilt rules and lettering to the spine. Colour frontispiece depicting a Ukrainian bard strumming a bandura, or, kobza. No detectable flaws to the extremities, superficial abrasion to the front pastedown, institutional stamp to the title page, text-block, otherwise, remains entirely without blemish. A most handsome presentation. Scarce in commerce in this edition and state. Overall, very good. Text in Ukrainian. Hardcover.A facsimile edition of the 1840 printing of Shevchenko’s most important work of poetry. (#4995) $75.00