GUMILEV NIKOLAI (1886-1921) Ognennyi stolp. [The Pillar of Fire] - 2nd ed. Pb ; Berlin : [Petropolis], 1922. 70, [8] p. ; 15x12 cm. Edition of 3,000 copies. In the publisher's letterpress cover. Good condition. Small stains, tears on the edges of the cover, foxing. Ninth collection of poems by Nikolai Gumilev, first published in 1921 in Petrograd. This was the last collection of poems published by the poet during his lifetime, and is considered to be the apogee of his work. Bibliography: Turchinsky. P. 157. At the buyer's request, we would be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.