A Russian early Soviet era illustrated book of stories for children, Pryanichny Dom, The Gingerbread House by B. Smirnov. The publishing house of G.F. Mirimanov, 1926. Circulation of 15 000 copies. The book is in illustrated publishers cover. There are handwritten notes and library stamps on some pages. Gabriel Fomich Mirimanov, 1870 to after 1930, book publisher, descended from an old Armenian noble family. During the NEP, his publishing house had great commercial success, childrens books were published on good paper, with clear large print and bright illustrations. Russian Soviet Era Illustrations, Books and Magazines, Graphic Art Prints, and Collectibles.