First edition in Russian of the Pauline Epistles, with the first translation of the Gospels into Russian. An important, politically charged project of the late 1810s in Russia. Very rare, with no copy traced in America.

A detailed research on the royal dresses of Russia before Peter the Great, especially during the 17th century, with extensive scholarly remarks and definitions. Finely illustrated, complete first edition; this copy interleaved. Scarce - no copies traced in the USA nor at auction outside Russia.

Unusual work of Russian natural history, finely produced in Saint Petersburg and focusing on the Botanical Garden's Palm House there. In large format and with hand-coloured plates. First edition, rare.

A relatively large-format publication with hundreds of illustrations showing Pushkin's creations, personality, friends, contemporaries, as well as later interpretations. From N. Turoverov's collection, an important Cossack officer, poet and collector.

Fine example of the first edition. Barbier, a great art-deco artist and illustrator, celebrates here one of the star dancers of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes - a beautiful production in appealing condition.

A fine example of the very first edition, originally published in French; fresh, in a master binding. Scarce, as we couldn't trace any copies at auction in many decades. An extensive work covering the history of Russia and the Russian empire, with a slavophile accent.

Imperial copy of this scarce anthology of Russian poems in a German translation, inscribed to a Grand Duchess of Russia and granddaughter of Russia's greatest poet. Acquired from the Grand Duke's descent.

Fresh example of this classic travel account through Southern Russia, Ukraine and the Crimea - richly illustrated with original hand-colour. In a sturdy modern binding.

A beautiful work with superb colours. One of only 6 copies on papier de Chine, with an additional print signed by Alexeieff and complete with its suites, kept in the original box. First edition of the plates and of this translation of this important text of Russian literature.

A diplomatic gift from Nikolay II to the French President Felix Faure, in a great, striking binidng boasting the Russian flag. First edition of this fine illustrated work, very rare as only one other copy traced worldwide.

First edition of this remarkable study of Georgian, published to support Marr's celebrated 'Japhetic theory'. Fresh internally with almost 30 folding tables. Rare.

Great design for a postcard of typical economic propaganda, by a Communist enthusiast and victim of Stalin.