New Spectator Novyi Zritel #51 1926

Dated 21 December, 1926, this is the fifty-first volume of the weekly magazine "Novyi Zritel'" ["The New Spectator"], printed in a run of 20 000 copies and published in Moscow. The publication contains essays, such as this issue's "Repertoire and Playwriting;" alongside reviews from all-Moscow theatres. Occasional short literature-related texts are featured, as are numerous photographs and satirical drawings. The playbill includes upcoming performances at Moscow theatres and cinemas, as well as librettos. The photomontage depicts the Theatre of Satire on the front cover. Great condition, original colours of the covers preserved, paper faded, light tears on the edges, some pen notes on the covers, some stains, paper occasionally carbed, stains on the front cover, delicate scratches on the back cover. 32 pages.