[LIFAR EXHIBITION "PUSHKIN 1837-1937"] Almanakh na 1838 god [Almanac for the year 1838], compiled from the literary works of Bernet, V.A. Vladislavlev, P.A. Vyazemsky, F.N. Glinka, E.P. Grebenka, E.I. Guber, V.I. Dal, M.D. Delarue, I.I. Dmitriev, P.P. Ershov [and others], [edited by V. Vladislavlev]. SPb: Voennaya tip, 1838. - 4], 352 pages, [1] title leaf, [5] leaves of illustrations ; 18 cm. in Russian The illustrated title page is after a drawing by A. Venetsianov and lithographed on stone by I. Seleznev; the portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna, engraved by N. Utkin, as well as illustrations after drawings by V. Gau, V. Shebuyev, O. Kiprensky, E. Pluchart, and A. Venetsianov - engravings by N. Utkin, S. Galaktionov, T. Wright, and B. Afanasyev. The publisher's ornate cover has been retained. Bound in contemporary half-leather. Banded spine with gilt embossing. Good condition. Binding detached from text block, small stains, minor traces of moisture on frontispiece and title page. Blind-stamped bookplate of V.N. Vitov on pages 3 and 349. On the last flyleaf, a label from S. Lifar's exhibition "Pushkin. 1837-1937", held at the Galerie Pleyel in Paris from 16 March to 15 April 1937. One of the best literary almanacs of the early 19th century. The publisher was Vladimir Andreyevich Vladislavlev, who continued to publish the almanac for the next five years under the title Utrennyaya Zarya ["Morning Dawn"]. Vladislavlev's almanacs were enthusiastically received by the public. Vissarion Belinsky wrote: "Vladislavlev's almanac is European, in the full sense of the word, in its outward elegance and opulence; it undoubtedly far surpasses the trifles of this kind published in Europe solely for their illustrations". (translated from Russian) For the first time, A.S. Pushkin's poem Proshanie ['Farewell'] has been published posthumously as an independent poem. Previously, it had been printed as a lyric to Esaulov's romance, which had been published separately in the winter of 1830 and spring of 1831. A great rarity in this condition. Provenance: 1) Collection of the economist and member of the Moscow Society of Bookplate Lovers, Vladimir Nikitich Vitov. 2) S. Lifar, exhibition "Pushkin. 1837-1937.' Salle de concert Pleyel, from 16 March to 15 April 1937. The exhibition featured 11 handwritten letters from Pushkin to Natalya Goncharova, a portrait of Pushkin by V.A. Tropinin, the manuscript of the Journey to Arzrum, a duelling pistol and Pushkin's personal seal. The heart of the exhibition is based on Serge Lifar's personal collection. Bibliography : Sm.-Sok. Almanakhi i sborniki n° 459 ; Obolyaninov n° 48 Vereshchagin n° 11 ; Solovyov n° 105 ; Redkie knigi n° 12 ("A very rare almanac, 30 roubles"). [LIFAR'S EXHIBITION 'PUSHKIN 1837-1937'] Almanakh na 1838 god [Almanac for the Year 1838], compiled from the literary works of Bernet, V.A. Vladislavlev, P.A. Vyazemsky, F.N. Glinka, E.P. Grebenka, E.I. Guber, V.I. Dal, M.D. Delarue, I.I. Dmitriev, P.P. Ershov [and others], [ed. by V. Vladislavlev]. SPb.: Voennaya tip. 1838. - 4], 352 pages, [1] title leaf, [5] leaves of illustrations; 18 cm. in Russian The illustrated title page is after a drawing by A. Venetsianov and lithographed on stone by I. Seleznev; the portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna, engraved by N. Utkin, as well as illustrations after drawings by V. Gau, V. Shebuyev, O. Kiprensky, E. Pluchart, and A. Venetsianov - engravings by N. Utkin, S. Galaktionov, T. Wright, and B. Afanasyev. Publisher's ornamented cover preserved. In half-leather binding of the period. Banded spine with gilt embossing. In good condition. Binding detached from the text block, small spots, minor traces of moisture on the frontispiece and title page. Blind-stamped ex-libris of V.N. Vitov on pages 3 and 349. On the rear endpaper, an exhibition label from S. Lifar's exhibition 'Pushkin. 1837-1937,' held at the Pleyel Gallery in Paris from March 16 to April 15, 1937. One of the finest literary almanacs of the early 19th century. The publisher was Vladimir Andreyevich Vladislavlev, who continued issuing the almanac for the next five years under the title Utrennyaya Zarya ['Morning Dawn']. Vladislavlev's almanacs were enthusiastically received by the reading public. Vissarion Belinsky wrote: 'In external elegance and opulence Vladislavlev's almanac is European, in the full meaning of the word; it likely far surpasses the trifles of this kind published in Europe solely for their illustrations.' (translated from Russian) For the first time, A.S. Pushkin's poem Proshanie ['Farewell'] was published posthumously as an independent poem. Previously, it had been printed as lyrics to Esaulov's romance, which was released as a separate edition in the winter of 1830 - spring of 1831. A great rarity in this condition. Provenance: 1) Collection of the economist and member of the Moscow Society of Bookplate Enthusiasts, Vladimir Nikitich Vitov. 2) S. Lifar's exhibition 'Pushkin. 1837-1937.' Pleyel Concert Hall, March 16 - April 15, 1937. The exhibition featured 11 of Pushkin's handwritten letters to Natalya Goncharova, a portrait of Pushkin by V.A. Tropinin, the manuscript of Journey to Arzrum, a dueling pistol, and Pushkin's personal seal. The exhibition's core was formed from the personal collection of Serge Lifar. Bibliography: Sm.-Sok. Almanakhi i sborniki No. 459; Obolyaninov No. 48; Vereshchagin No. 11; Solovyov No. 105; Redkie knigi No. 12 ('A very rare almanac, 30 rubles'). [ВЫСТАВКА ЛИФАРЯ "ПУШКИН 1837-1937"] Альманах на 1838 год, составленный из литературных трудов Бернета, В.А. Владиславлева, П.А. Вяземского, Ф.Н. Глинки, Е.П. Гребенки, Э.И. Губера, В.И. Даля, М.Д. Деларю, И.И. Дмитриева, П.П. Ершова [и др.], [изд. В.ладиславлевым]. СПб.: Военная тип., 1838. - [4], 352 с., [1] загл. л., [5] л. ил.; 18 см. Иллюстрированный заглавный лист выполнен по рисунку А. Венецианова, литографирован на камне И. Селезневым; портрет Великой княжны Марии Николаевны, гравированный Н. Уткиным, иллюстрации с оригиналов В. Гау, В. Шебуева, О. Кипренского, Е. Плюшара и А. Венецианова - гравюры Н. Уткина, С. Галактионова, Т. Райта, Б. Афанасьева. Издательская орнаментированная обложка сохранена. В полукожаном переплете эпохи. бинтовой корешок с золотым тиснением. В хорошей сохранности. Переплёт отделён от блока, пятнышке, мелкие следу влаги на фронтисписе и заглавном листе. Блинтовым тиснением экслибрис В.Н. Витова на С. 3, 349. На заднем форзаце наклейка экспоната выставка С. Лифаря "Пушкин. 1837-1937", проходившей в парижской галерее "Плейель" 16 марта - 15 апреля 1937 г. Один из лучших литературных альманахов начала XIX в. Издателем был Владимир Андреевич Владиславлев, который в последующие пять лет выпускал альманах уже под названием "Утренняя Заря". Альманахи Владиславлева восторженно приняла читающая публика. В. Белинский писал: "По внешнему изяществу и роскоши альманах Владиславлева - европейский, в полном значении этого слова; а по содержанию, вероятно, далеко превзойдет игрушки этого рода, издаваемые в Европе только для картинок". Впервые в виде самостоятельного стихотворения (посмертно) опубликовано стихорения А.С. Пушкина "Прощание". До этого печаталось в виде текста к романсу Есаулова, выпущенному отдельным изданием зимой 1830 - весной 1831 гг. Большая редкость в такой сохранности. Провенанс: 1) Собрания экономиста, члена Московского о-ва любителей книжных знаков Владимира Никитича Витова. 2) Выставка Лифаря С.М. "Пушкин. 1837-1937". Концертный зал Плейель, 16 марта - 15 апреля 1937 г. На выставке были представлены 11 собственноручных писем поэта к Наталье Гончаровой, портрет Пушкина работы В.А. Тропинина, рукопись "Путешествие в Арзрум", дуэльный пистолет, личная печать Пушкина. Ядро выставки составила личная коллекция Сержа Лифаря. Библиография: См.-Сок. Альманахи и сборники. № 459; Обольянинов. № 48; Верещагин. № 11; Соловьев. № 105: Редкие книги. № 12 ("Очень редкий альманах, 30 руб.").