- 302
Stalin, Joseph.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two manuscript documents annotated and signed ("J. Stalin") in pencil
- paper
1) Document about the projected book by Stalin, O molodykh pokoleniyakh. Rechi, statji, otryvki ["About Young Generations. Speeches, Articles, Extracts"], annotated and signed by Stalin on the title page ("[translation:]...Comrade Zorkij, better to wait one more year: material insufficient...J. Stalin. "), being the manuscript notes for the book, written in several hands (including possibly A. Zorkij), containing newspaper cuttings, including an extract from Stalin's closing report at the 13th Congress of the Russian Communist Party, and an interview between Stalin and the editor of Komsomolskaya Pravda, 9 pages, folio (c.36.5 x 23cms)., with three newspaper cuttings laid down and two further annotated cuttings loose, [Moscow, 17-January 1924-29 October 1925], the loose leaves torn and frayed at the edges, some light browning and staining, Stalin's annotation slightly faded
2) Letter to Stalin annotated and signed by him at the head of the page ("[translation:]...M. Ador--[atsky]. Absolutely to be published, and the sooner, the better J. Stalin..."), on the letter written to Stalin by V. Adoratsky, asking for his permission to publish a letter from Marx and Engels to Bebel, extracts of the letter to be published in Pravda, and the whole letter in The Bolshevik, 1 page (162 x 150mm.), the letter dated 16 June 1931, splitting along folds, affecting annotation, a number of small tears, affecting letter text, creasing
2) Letter to Stalin annotated and signed by him at the head of the page ("[translation:]...M. Ador--[atsky]. Absolutely to be published, and the sooner, the better J. Stalin..."), on the letter written to Stalin by V. Adoratsky, asking for his permission to publish a letter from Marx and Engels to Bebel, extracts of the letter to be published in Pravda, and the whole letter in The Bolshevik, 1 page (162 x 150mm.), the letter dated 16 June 1931, splitting along folds, affecting annotation, a number of small tears, affecting letter text, creasing
Condition
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"...T. Zorkij Luchshe podozhdat' jeshe god: materialu malo, ovchinka ne stoit vygelki I. Stalin Izdatelstvo Moskovskij Rabochij 1925..."
Stalin's book O molodykh pokoleniyakh was intended for publication in 1925 by the "Moscow Worker" Press. It was apparently part of Stalin's propaganda campaign against Trotsky, in order to take over the Party after the death of Lenin. The book was to contain the following chapters: "Komsomol v derevne" ["Komsomol in general"], "Vopros o molodezhi na sjezdakh partii" ["Question of youth at party meetings"], "Troskism i molodezh" ["Trotsky's letter and youth"], "Partiya i proletarskoye studenchestvo" ["The party and proletarian students"].