📚 The Cossacks by L. Tolstoi – Striking Rare Vintage Dust Jacket! 📚

Description

Leo Tolstoy’s The Cossacks is a classic tale of love, war, and identity on the Russian frontier, first published in 1863. This edition, distributed by Cross World Books, features the rare, stunning illustrated dust jacket — capturing the spirit of Tolstoy’s story with bold colors and expressive artwork.

Edited by R. Daglish and featuring the distinctive, wraparound dust jacket designed by D. Bisty. Foreign Languages Publishing House was an official Soviet publisher established in 1946, known for producing authorized translations of Russian literature for international audiences. Cross World Books and Periodicals was an importer and distributor of Soviet books and educational materials during the mid-20th century.

A great reading copy for collectors of Russian literature, Tolstoy editions, and vintage book design. The striking cover alone makes this a shelf standout; inside, Tolstoy’s prose remains as timeless as ever.