Item #1917 Read the Russian Classics Poster. I. Ershiv, V. Shmarin.
Read the Russian Classics Poster
Read the Russian Classics Poster
Read the Russian Classics Poster
Read the Russian Classics Poster
Read the Russian Classics Poster

Read the Russian Classics Poster

Late Soviet-era poster promoting the reading of Russian classics, likely part of a campaign against illiteracy and in support of Russian education and cultural heritage through literature.The poster features a collection of nine books, each with the portrait and signature of a notable Russian authors, such as Alexander Pushkin and Mikhail Lermontov, surrounded by a laurel wreath, a symbol often used in Soviet propaganda to evoke the Roman tradition of military victory and honor.

The text on the poster translates to: "Read the Russian Classics" and "International Book." With writing in pen/ink at lower right corner, possibly a signature, but unknown. Item #1917.

Condition: Very Good, light foxing to top right and bottom left corners; moderate edgewear along top and bottom edges; three soft creases along bottom edge, each under 1.5"; writing in ink in lower right border.

Political Poster
Vneshtorgizdat (Foreign Trade Publishing House)
23.5" x 17.5"
Offset printed
Moscow, Russia: Circa 1980s

Price: $150.00

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