For sale is a Russian language hardcover book - a single volume encyclopedia titled "Soviet Latvia". There are entries on the nature and geography, administrative structure, history and culture, economy and industry. This is a serious reference source on the way Latvia was in the early 1980's. Certainly, there is a layer of Soviet political correctness over all of this, especially history and the arts sections. The book was published by the encyclopedia publishing house in Riga, Latvia, 1985.
The book is in an excellent, like new condition, the binding is strong, the pages are intact and clean. Most probably it has been never read. The dimensions are: 24.3 centimeter height, 19.1 cm width, 5.0 cm thickness. There are 810 pages, many colr and B&W photos and charts. The weight of the book is 1594 grams. Airmail shipping to the USA or Canada should take 10-20 days, less than 10 days to Europe. Airmail shipping for this single book is $38.00 worldwide, or $30.00 within Europe. Multiple books can be shipped much cheaper via Airmail M-bag, at about 1/3 the cost. Please inquire if you wish to purchase multiple books, I will give an exact quote for your selection.