4. ALTMAN, Nathan Isaevich (1889-1970). Lenin. Drawings by Nathan Altman [Natan Altman]. (Lithographs) Petersburg: IZO NKP, 1921. 14 pp. 8vo (222 x 185 mm). Printed paper wrappers with Suprematist design in red and black on front cover. Lithographed signature of Lenin dated 4/21/20. Condition: wrappers slightly tanned, front cover with horizontal razor cut repaired on verso not affecting text and is evident on flyleaf and title page, backstrip rubbed with small repairs to head and tail.
first edition. one of 5000 copies. Nine portraits of Lenin and a view of the Kremlin from Lenin’s office, each signed in the plate by Altman and dated May 1920. The partial seal of the Academy of Painting, Sculpture & Architecture is embossed on the portrait leaf. MoMA 331.
est. $2000 – $3000
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