Rare 1929 Ukrainian Report of National Museum in Lviv Sheptytsky Svientsitsky For Sale

An extremely rare and historically significant antiquarian Ukrainian booklet published in Lviv in 1929: "Report of the Management of the National Museum for the Year 1928" (Звіт управи Національного музею за 1928 рік).

This publication marks the 25th anniversary (XXV anniversary) of the National Museum in Lviv, which was founded by the prominent Ukrainian Greek Catholic Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky (who is extensively mentioned in the text regarding the museum's patronage, acquisition of buildings, and early history).

The report is signed on the last page (page 16) by the famous Ukrainian art historian, philologist, and long-term director of the museum, Ilarion Svientsitsky (І. Свенціцкий), dated January 5, 1929.

It was printed by the famous Ukrainian cooperative printing house "Dilo" (Діло), located at Rynok Square 10 in Lviv.

This is a museum-grade collectible piece of Western Ukrainian history, documenting the cultural, financial, and architectural development of one of Ukraine's most important cultural institutions during the interwar period under Polish rule.

• Title: Report of the Management of the National Museum for the Year 1928 (Звіт управи Національного музею за 1928 рік)

• Year of Publication: Lviv, 1929 (Львів, 1929)

• Publisher: National Museum (Накладом Національного Музею)

• Printer: "Dilo" Printing House, Lviv (З друкарні Вид. С-ки "Діло", Львів, Ринок ч. 10)

• Language: Ukrainian

• Pages: 16 pages

• Signatory: Director Ilarion Svientsitsky (І. Свенціцкий)

• Key Figures Mentioned: Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky (Митрополит Андрей REPORT

  • Overall Condition: Good vintage/antique condition considering it is nearly 100 years old.

  • Cover: Shows some age-toning, minor spots, and light stains (primarily on the outer margins), which is typical for paper of this era. No major tears.

  • Binding: String-bound/stapled, pages are fully attached.

  • Interior: Clean, text is fully legible. Page 5 has a financial table showing the budget/expenses of the museum.

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