PASTERNAK, Boris Leonidovich (1890-1960). Bliznets v tuchakh [A Twin in Storm Clouds]. Moscow: by P.P. Riabushinskii for Lirika, 1914 [but 19 December 1913].

First edition of the Nobel's winner's rare first book, published in an edition of 200 copies only. RBH and ABPC record a single copy at auction. This collection of poems hints at the greatness to come; as Tsvetaeva prophesied 'the majority of significant poets were, there were few who are, only Pasternak will be'. The foreword was contributed by the poet Nikolai Aseev (1899-1963).

Octavo (172 x 126mm) (title a little soiled and creased). Original printed wrappers (bookblock detached, spine chipped); in a quarter leather box.

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