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Title: Possibly Russian?
Post by: Vwdoyle on August 26, 2014, 11:58:26 AM

Hello,

I recently picked this up at an auction in a lot with som "Black Sambo" memorabilia.  Is there anyone who can help identify the language and possibly the title.  I would love to learn the history behind this but I'm not even sure what language it's in.  Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you!

Title: Re: Possibly Russian?
Post by: Vwdoyle on August 26, 2014, 11:59:36 AM

More pics

Title: Re: Possibly Russian?
Post by: fancypants on August 26, 2014, 12:56:59 PM

Looks like a russian (not 100% on that) copy of "Uncle Toms' Cabin" to me !

Title: Re: Possibly Russian?
Post by: mart on August 26, 2014, 01:12:23 PM

I think KC can read a bit of Russian !! Maybe she can translate the title !!

Title: Re: Possibly Russian?
Post by: fancypants on August 26, 2014, 01:28:37 PM

Did some quick research on your little old book ....

Looks to be a 1920's publishing from T-va M.O. Vol'f , St Petersburg/Moscow (S.Peterburg/Moskova) , Vwdoyle .

Uncle Toms' Cabin , AKA "Life Among The Lowly" was a favorite of Lenin , in his childhood , BTW .

Title: Re: Possibly Russian?
Post by: mart on August 26, 2014, 02:04:35 PM

Excellent research, Fancypants !!

Title: Re: Possibly Russian?
Post by: Vwdoyle on August 26, 2014, 03:18:33 PM

WOW!  You guys are amazing.  Thank you for all the quick and informative responses. 

Title: Re: Possibly Russian?
Post by: KC on August 26, 2014, 10:52:08 PM

Fancypants nailed it!  It is the Russian Version of Uncle Tom's Cabin - the Title translates into English "Shack Uncle Tom".