Printings of Soviet Russia – Two Books

1. Kitvei Kodesh – Arba’ah Ve’esrim, Nevi’im Rishonim, Melachim 1, with Rashi’s interpretation and a Yiddish translation of words. Kharkov, [c. 1918]. Printed during the peek of the revolution by "Hatechia" Publications in Kharkov. Details about "Hatechia" and its books appear upon inside of binding.
2. Siddur HaShalom, yearly prayers, “arranged by the Rabbi of Moscow”, Rabbi Yehudah Leib Levine. Moscow, 1968. In this prayer book, which is a stereotype printing of a number of prayer books and Machzorim, leaves which were originally written in handwriting were printed as well. These pages include a calendar for the years 1967-1971, a prayer for peace: “Father in heaven bless the SSSR government…” (Pages 226-231).
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.