MAYAKOVSKY VLADIMIR (1893-1930) Mystery-Bouffe: Vladimir Mayakovsky's heroic, epic and satirical depiction of our times. 1918. Three acts. Five tableaux ['Mystery-Bouffe: a heroic, epic and satirical representation of our times...']. Petrograd: IMO, 1918. First edition of the first version of the play, written for the first anniversary of the October Revolution. 78, [2] p. ; 27 cm. Limited edition of 5,000 copies. Cover illustrated by the publisher, designed by V. Mayakovsky. Tears and missing parts on the cover and spine (about a quarter of the back cover is missing), the body of the book is in good condition. Stamp of a library that has withdrawn the book from its holdings on the last page, shelf marks on the front cover. Dedication to Lilya Brik on p. 3. First edition of the first version of the play, written for the first anniversary of the October Revolution. Bibliography: Turchinskiy, p. 344; Lesman, no. 1474. 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.