Some of my finds from the old house, mostly books and diafilms. I will go closely through them when I get home. Those in good condition will be listed in my shop of course!
This blog is about old postcards, book illustration and all kinds of paper whimsy from the Soviet Union. I'm a long time collector, and this blog is 7 years old. I have an etsy shop for cards, books, pins and vintage finds from Russia.
Found this little book in the attic of the house I’m currently staying at. Toys for babies under one year. Artist T. Kashitskaya, 1985
“Soviet Murman”, photography book about the city of Murmansk in the Russian North, 1980 ()
Vintage Soviet children’s books about space
“Bouquets, wreaths, garlands and flower arrangements”. Antique book, Russia 1900.
“Milk. Why it goes sour and how to keep it fresh” book by Dr Gubin, USSR 1924
“Chunya” - a little book based on a Soviet cartoon of the same name. Published in 1969.
“Space, So Close and So Far Away” - vintage Soviet space book from 1977. Includes several color pages with illustrations by Alexey Leonov and Andrei Sokolov. ()
“Evergreen Tree. Songs, tales and stories.” illustrated by V. Konashevich and published in 1941.
“Little Evergreen Tree” illustrated by V. Scherbakov (1948)
Phew!! I’m exhausted, but I am now the absolute champion of my city in badminton (category B) - I won gold in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. What a day!!!
To celebrate, here’s cover of an old book of badminton from 1966. I love vintage stuff, but I’m really glad I don’t have to play with wooden rackets.
“Bridge to Outer Space” (1976)
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Penza City, Vintage photography album (1980)
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“Revolvers and Pistols” book, Russia 1990
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