NABOKOV, Vladimir ("V. Sirin," 1899-1977). Otchaianie. [Despair.] Berlin: Petropolis, [1936]. 8vo (197 x 130 mm). Original wrappers printed in red and blue (some very minor chipping to extremities, some light browning or pale stains); cloth folding case. FIRST EDITION, published in Russian, of the first work that Nabokov translated into English (see lot 176). RARE: According to American Book Prices Current, only two copies of this edition have appeared on the market at auction in the last 35 years. Juliar A15.1.