Der Toydt fun Ivan Ilitsh [“The Death of Ivan Ilyich.”]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $350

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author

TOLSTOY, LEO

printer

Forverts

Place

New York

Publication

1918

Description

First Edition in Yiddish.

summary

The Death of Ivan Ilyich (мерть Ивана Ильича) first published in 1886, is considered one of the masterpieces of Tolstoy’s late fiction, written shortly after his religious conversion of the late 1870’s.

pp. 233. Owner’s pencil inscription in front. Original illustrated boards, rubbed. 12mo.

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