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Ukrainian Accordion-Fold Booklet

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By Jonwolf, 11 September, 2011
Description

This metal booklet has been puzzling me for a few days now.  No research has been yielding and any answers about what it is or its worth.  I know that the words on the front and back cover translate to “Kiev” the capital of Ukraine.  The art on the front cover is “The Founders of Kiev” a statue erected in 1982.  There is a soviet hammer and sickle on the back on the top bit of the badge.  I assume this means the booklet was made before the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991.  I have not been able to find what the badge on the back in total is supposed to be, though.  I assumed some insignia of the country, though my research shows that is a wildly different symbol.

 

The two pictures of text are located inside the cover of the booklet. I know the second side explains each of the pictures (labeled 1-13), but the other side is a mystery to me.  I assume all the text is in Russian.

 

My guess would be that this is a tourist souvenir, but I am not sure.  I have no idea how much something like this is worth.  Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Category
Books and Manuscripts
Medium
Metal, Paper
Distinguishing marks
"Founders of Kiev" on cover,
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
2.5" by 1.75"
Date Period
1982-1991,
History
Found in the basement of a newly purchased home with tons of Russian flags and WWII pins and medals (also a bag of teeth, which is extremely odd but hardly relevant)
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
Yes
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