An exceptional and rare mega-collection of 18 original vintage booklets from the iconic Soviet series "Библиотека гитариста" (Guitarist's Library). All pieces were published by MUZGIZ in Moscow/Leningrad between 1955 and 1956.
These highly collectible editions feature gorgeous uniform vintage graphic covers and are arranged specifically for the traditional Russian 7-string guitar (can be easily adapted for classical 6-string acoustic guitar).
📋 Full List of the 18 Booklets Included:
1. Pieces by Russian Composers (Пьесы русских композиторов) – 1955
2. Music of Latin American Nations (Музыка народов Латинской Америки) – 1956
3. Three Folk Songs (Три народные песни) – 1956
4. B. Mokrousov – Three Songs (Б. Мокроусов — Три песни) – 1956
5. M. Balakirev – 8 Russian Folk Songs (М. Балакирев — Восемь русских народных песен) – 1956
6. M. Balakirev – 10 Russian Folk Songs (М. Балакирев — Десять русских народных песен) – 1956
7. Ballroom Dances Collection (Бальные танцы) – 1955
8. N. Rimsky-Korsakov – 10 Russian Folk Songs (Н. Римский-Корсаков — Десять русских народных песен) – 1955
9. V. Zakharov / A. Novikov – Russian Beauty / Football Song (В. Захаров — Русская красавица / А. Новиков — Футбольная) – 1956
10. J.S. Bach / M. Balakirev – Minuet / Polka (И. С. Бах — Менуэт / M. Балакирев — Полька) – 1956
11. S. Vasilenko / D. Kabalevsky – Zemfira's Dance / Don Quixote Serenade (С. Василенко — Пляска Земфиры / Д. Кабалевский — Серенада Дон-Кихота) – 1956
12. Yu. Shishakov / I. Galkin – Waltz / Polka (Ю. Шишаков — Вальс / И. Галкин — Полька) – 1956
13. Songs from Soviet Movies "Test of Fidelity" & "True Friends" (Пени из к/ф "Испытание верности" и "Верные друзья") – 1956
14. Folk Dances (Russian-Slavic, Moldovenyaska, Lezginka) – 1956
15. I. Ivanovici – Waves of the Danube Waltz (И. Ивановичи — Вальс "Дунайские волны") – 1956
16. Polish, Czech, and Slovak Dance Melodies (Польская, чешская и словацкая танцевальные мелодии) – 1956
17. A. Goedicke / A. Lensky – Scherzo / Tajik Lyrical Piece (А. Гедике — Скерцо / А. Ленский — Таджикская лирическая) – 1956
18. Eleven Ukrainian Folk Songs (Одиннадцать украинских народных песен) – 1956
📐 Condition Report:
Overall: Very good antique/vintage condition. Well-preserved paper for items over 70 years old.
Pages: Complete and intact across all 18 booklets. No missing sheets, completely legible musical notations.
Wear: Natural vintage paper yellowing/browning, very minor edge wear, and light age spots.
Note: Please see the photos for the exact condition of covers and backs.
📦 Shipping & Packaging:
Ships from Ukraine: Will be packed with professional care using moisture-proof wrapping and stiff cardboard inserts to completely eliminate any bending or damage during international shipping.
Tracking: A registered tracking number will be provided immediately upon shipment.
🇺🇸 Free Returns for US Buyers:
Shop with confidence! We offer Free Domestic Returns within the USA to our local US warehouse address.
Please examine all high-resolution pictures to evaluate the visual condition. If you have any questions or need closer photos of a specific booklet, feel free to message me!