First edition of this translation, by Robert Chandler and Geoffrey Smith, of the Russian writer's posthumously published novel about Staninist collectivization. London: The Harvill Press, 1996. 8-3/4 x 5-1/2 in. Black textured paper boards; gilt spine titles; dust jacket. xx, 165pp. Top corners lightly bumped. Textblock with very light toning. Unclipped jacket with crumpling to top tips. Very good (+) in a near fine jacket whose front panel features the painting "Head of a Peasant" by Kasimir Malevich.
