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Author: [SOVIET UNION] PIATAKOV, G[eorgy] (editor) Title: USSR in Construction. 5 (May) Publication: Moscow: State Art Publishing House “Iskusstvo” 1934 Edition: First Edition. Description: Folio (42cm); printed wrappers, saddle-stitched; [28]pp, with an incredible four-panel foldout plate with photos of workers in the slaughterhouse on both sides; illus. Wrappers dust-soiled, wear to spine-fold and extremities, with a few faint creases, and an early bookseller’s label to front wrapper; contents clean, complete; Very Good or better. Well-preserved issue of this landmark Soviet art magazine, issued from 1930 to 1941 to celebrate the achievements of the first two Five Year Plans and (through various foreign-language editions) to propagandize the stark contrast between the vibrant Soviet economy during this period and the stagnation of Western economies under capitalism. All the visual strategies of the propaganda photobooks, designed by Lissitsky, Rodchenko and others… Were developed in USSR in Construction, one of the most beautifully produced magazines of the twentieth century (Parr-Badger, The Photobook, I:148). The present issue is entirely devoted to the Soviet meat industry, with stunning photos covering all aspects of production, transport, and refinement. Subject: Graphics & Original Art, Periodicals, Photography, Radical, Utopian, Labor & Reform Movements, Soviet Union. Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA. We are one of the country’s leading specialists in the history, literature and art of American social movements. Over 25,000 items in-stock in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Our items are described using AB Bookman standards – the standard grading terms of the trade, originally promulgated by the trade publication The Antiquarian Bookman’s Weekly back in 1949. We tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Thus, we offer the following guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations’ strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Authentic Soviet metal construction set “Constructor-A”, manufactured in the USSR in 1975 (confirmed by original GOST marking on the box bottom). This is a true New Old Stock (NOS) example preserved in original factory-packed condition. What Makes This Set Special. ? Genuine USSR production, dated 1975. ? Original factory box with authentic age-related wear. ? Original illustrated instruction manual included. ? 100% complete set. ? Factory-sealed spare bolts included (original packaging). ? Original factory packing method preserved. Never assembled, never used. No replaced or mixed parts. Important detail for collectors. Identical metal parts are still grouped together using a single factory bolt and nut, exactly as packed at the factory. There are no screwdriver marks, no wear, no assembly traces on any components. ? Models Shown in the Original Manual. The instruction manual includes multiple classic Soviet technical builds, such as. Rail platform, mechanical constructions. New Old Stock / Factory Packed. All metal parts unused. Original zinc-plated hardware with uniform finish. Spare bolts preserved in factory plastic bag. Instruction manual intact and fully readable. Box shows light storage wear consistent with age (no restoration). This is not a refurbished or reassembled set – it is an untouched factory example. Soviet metal construction sets were designed as educational engineering toys, inspired by industrial mechanics rather than play aesthetics. Finding a dated 1970s USSR set in unused, complete condition with original packaging is increasingly uncommon and highly desirable among. Cold War memorabilia collectors. Industrial & mechanical design enthusiasts.

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RARE Vintage Russian Propaganda Poster- USSR Soviet Union Pioneers Construction. Condition: SHOWS SIGNS OF WARE SEE PICTURES. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Political\Rest of the World\Russia”. The seller is “nevermindgallery” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Turks and Caicos Islands, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uruguay, Russian Federation, South Africa, Colombia, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Oman, Reunion, Montserrat, Ukraine.

• Country: Russia

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RARE Vintage Russian Propaganda Poster- USSR Soviet Union Construction Walkie. Condition: SHOWS SIGNS OF WARE SEE PICTURES. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Political\Rest of the World\Russia”. The seller is “nevermindgallery” and is located in this country: US.

• Country: Russia

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RARE Vintage Russian Propaganda Poster- USSR Soviet Union Construction Worker. Condition: SHOWS SIGNS OF WARE SEE PICTURES. The item “RARE Vintage Russian Propaganda Poster- USSR Soviet Union Construction Worker” is in sale since Sunday, December 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Political\Rest of the World\Russia”. The seller is “nevermindgallery” and is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Luxembourg, Uruguay, Russian federation, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Country: Russia

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