VTG Pair of first edition hardcovers by Konstantin Leontiev

Two books by K Leontiev in Excellent condition, no writing inside, no stains. Dust jackets do show significant wear but actual hardcover and pages inside in Excellent condition. First edition printing by Weybright and Talley in New York in 1969. Both signed by George Ivask who wrote the introduction and notes for both. The Egyptian Dove: The story of a Russian 1881 - a novel about a young woman named Amina navigating the complexities of love, family, and social expectations in a rapidly modernizing Egypt - 250 pages & Against the Current: Selections from the Novels, Essays, Notes, and Letters of Konstantin Leontiev - collection of writings and thoughts by the author, who was a cultural observer and critic, among other things, who saw his era encroached upon by socialism and equality and believed it brought an unavoidable counterpart of mediocrity to Russia These books are collector's items and selling for $95 to $132 EACH on other sites...see last photos...however, these copies are in better condition If you are interested in only one of these books let me know, as I am open to selling them separately New to Poshmark? Use this code: magicpear when you register and get $10 off your first purchase!