1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated

A vintage hardcover book with a deep burgundy cloth binding. The spine features black stamped lettering for the title "The Embezzlers" and author "Kataev." The front cover has a subtle embossed circular crest.
1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated
1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated
1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated
1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated
1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated
1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated
1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated
A vintage hardcover book with a deep burgundy cloth binding. The spine features black stamped lettering for the title "The Embezzlers" and author "Kataev." The front cover has a subtle embossed circular crest. 1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated 1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated 1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated 1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated 1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated 1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated 1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated
1929 The Embezzlers by Valentine Kataev – First American Printing – Translated
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This hardcover book features a slender rectangular silhouette and a woven cloth texture, offering a grounded aesthetic for curated library displays.

A sharp and historically significant work of early Soviet satire, this 1929 edition of The Embezzlers marks the first time Valentine Kataev’s biting critique of bureaucracy was presented to an American audience. Translated by Leonide Zarine, the novel is a celebrated example of the humor and social commentary that emerged from the post-revolutionary era. The deep burgundy cloth binding and understated black typography provide a somber, academic presence that fits seamlessly into a dark academia study or a collection of mid-century international literature.

The volume carries the authentic weight of a century-old survivor, with a gentle patina on the cloth that tells the story of its long life in personal libraries. As a first American printing, it holds a special place in the history of literary translation and cross-cultural exchange. Whether utilized as a primary source for the study of Russian modernism or styled as a textural anchor on a mahogany bookshelf, this book is a resilient and dignified testament to Kataev’s enduring wit and the scholarly standards of The Dial Press.

This item is vintage, over 95 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.

Origin: USA (Translated from Russian)
Era: 1920s
Material: Paper, Cloth
Dimensions: 7.5" H x 5" W
Condition: Good
Special Feature: First American Printing
Note: No dust jacket