Large-format ephemera announcing a classical play in Ukrainian in a Displaced Person camp, produced by theatre professionals who would further develop a career in the US. Rarely found.

Very rare edition defending English freemasonry, written by Russians - an unusual case indeed. Apparently no copy in the UK, including the BL and the London Freemasonry Museum.

Very rare production of the Propaganda Fide: one of only 4 Slavic books in Cyrillic from its presses in the 17th century. This is the first edition in "Slavic" language of the Girolamo's succesful 'Confessionario'. Apparently no copies in the Americas. This copy in contemporary binding.

Fine example of this classic record of the Ballets Russes, with the signatures of both authors, which is unusual.

Very rare first edition in Georgian of Milton's masterpiece. No other copies traced outside Georgia. A very good example in wrappers.

Fine, uncut example of the first part (of 2) of this contemporary abridgement of Karamzin's masterpiece, made for students of the Russian language, with useful, didactic remarks. Scarce.

Fine example, in original wrappers, of this major poem by Lermontov, banned in Russia and published in Germany for the first time. All early editions are very rare.

Gumilev's poetry inspired by his African travels, with a finely designed cover - pleasant copy of the fragile first complete, definitive edition.

Crisp, attractive example of this important and very detailed description of the Russian northern capital and its region. Complete with both maps, on thick paper.

First edition of this account of the area comprised between Perekop and Mariopol, on the shores of the Sea of Azov; with a particular focus on the nomadic Nogai Tatars, and the local German colonies. Complete, with the fine plates here in bright, bold original watercolours.

From Peter to Catherine, an interesting history of the right-hand men close to the Tsar. First edition; the text was partly censored in Russia up to the 20th century.

First edition of this important, wide-ranging and intelligent account of St. Petersburg at the end of Catherine the Great's reign. Ucnommon, especially with all plates. This copy fresh and crisp internally.