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Europe in the 17th century (1640-1699)

Vintage school map published in Soviet Union in 1962.

Fabric-backed paper map. OK vintage condition, heavy handling wear and creases. Writing on the back (map title). Folds rather unevenly. Will be shipped folded.

Size 133 × 164 cm (52.4" × 64.6")

Price $55 + $24 shipping

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"Mushrooms and Mushroom Spots Around Moscow" (1971)

The book provides all manner of mushroom-related tips, from collecting to preserving. It's a 80 page paperback book with 16 pages of lovely color illustrations. Good vintage condition.

Price $14 + $11 shipping

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Decorative Plants (1980)

Vintage set of 22 postcards showing various flowering plants that commonly grow in the wild or in gardens in Russia. On the back of each card is info about the plant, when it flowers etc.

Size 9 × 14 cm, good condition

Price $22 + $11 shipping

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Sneak peak of things that will be in the shop soon! The second photo is all postcard sets and a bunch of envelopes. (I can't pass up an airmail design.)

We have a working Saturday this week but then a very long weekend due to May Day and Victory Day. I know what I'm going to do (in between shashlyk outings). :D

#thrift shopping #matryoshka

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Hobbyist radio engineer L. Putrushko making a radio. Photo by V. Buinovsky (Moscow, 1960).

#1960s #russia #soviet #ussr

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‼️ SPRING SALE‼️

I brought a bunch of new stuff from my St Petersburg trip and I thought it'd be nice to make some room on the shelves, so

30% off for all items listed in 2023 and before

You'll have to take a bit of a deep dive to find older items, but I hope it'll be worth it.

All available items

Postcards

Pins

Books

Posters and prints

Other items

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#last call!

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Twigs. Porcelain jug designed by Vladimir Gorodetsky, made at the Leningrad Porcelain Factory (LFZ), 1960s.

#porcelain #things #1960s #design #mid-century #russia #ussr

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"Long live May 1, the holiday of peace and spring!"

Poster by F. Kiselyov (USSR, 1960)

#may day #1960s #poster art #ussr #russia

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In love. Photo by Dmitry Donskoy (Moscow, May 1, 1966).

#1960s #couple #together #russia #ussr #soviet

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Cover of Zdorovye [Health] magazine, January 1962

After becoming known thanks to this publication, this photo became truly iconic when they started using it as a chocolate wrapper for Alyonka.

#magazine covers #children #1960s #russia #ussr #soviet

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Large poster of Vladimir Lenin

Art by V. Kononov. The title reads "Lenin is the leader."

Published in 1989, in good condition.

Size 68 × 95 cm (26.8" × 37")

Price $25 + $16 shipping (will be shipped rolled in tube)

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Territorial and political division of the world between 1876 and 1914

Vintage school map published in Soviet Union in 1979.

Laminated paper. Good/OK vintage condition, some handling wear and creases (esp. worn where folding lines cross), foxing at the edges and back. Slight paper yellowing. Writing on the back (map title). Folds rather unevenly. Will be shipped folded.

Size 108 × 174 cm (42.5" × 68.5")

Price $60 + $24 shipping

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Vintage Georgia flag and pattern poster

Artist G. Fisher. Published in 1967. Good/OK condition overall, some handling wear, fold lines.

Size 41 × 59 cm (16.1" × 23.2")

Price $36 + $14 shipping (will be shipped rolled in tube)

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The Space Conquerors monument in Moscow. Photo by Anatoly Sergeyev-Vasilyev (1964).

#moscow #russia #ussr #1960s

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"Willows In Bloom" by Aleksey Gritsai (1960s)

#spring #soviet art #1960s

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May Day postcard by B. Parmeyev (1970)

#may 1 (labour day) #70s #vintage #postcards

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Actor Yuri Nikulin in his apartment on Bolshaya Bronnaya (Moscow, 1970s)

#1970s #actors #interiors #russia #soviet #ussr