The book "Petersburg" with autograph and handwritten dating by the writer Vladimir Gilyarovsky

Vladimir Gilyarovsky is a famous Russian reporter and journalist who became famous as a writer on Moscow's everyday life. His collection of essays "Moscow and Muscovites" became one of the most famous books about Moscow and entered the history of literature. Gilyarovsky was a master of reporting, and his newspaper articles are still considered models for the study of journalism. However, few people know that he began his literary career as a poet, composing epigrams and translating poetry from French.

The book "Petersburg", written by Gilyarovsky and published in 1922, became one of his rarest works. It was released in only 500 copies. The book was designed by famous artists of the time: the cover was by G. Golts, and the stamp was by N. Lobanova. In this poem Gilyarovsky reflected his perception of the revolutionary time. The autograph on the book is dated 1917, the time when Gilyarovsky finished writing the poem, although the book was published only five years later, already under Soviet rule.

Vladimir Gilyarovsky was famous not only for his literary talent, but also for his sense of humor. He was the author of many epigrams and witty poems. Once, when asked why he constantly writes poetry, Gilyarovsky replied with his usual irony: "That's why I write poetry, because they are my element."

In excellent condition after professional restoration.