Innovative, early study by "one of the most important linguists of the 19th century" (Walravens). Scarce, with no copy traced in recent decades; this one in very good, original condition.
DOSTOEVSKY, Fedor Mikhailovich
Bratia Karamazovy [The Brothers Karamazov]
Fine copy of the first edition of Dostoevsky's masterpiece, with a rare and contemporary Scottish-Moscow provenance. Most desirable.
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BLAVATSKY, V[olodimir] (stage director) and V[ladislav] KLEKH (stage designer)
Beztalanna [The Fortuneless Maiden]
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.
PANORMITAN, Hieronim [Girolamo DA PALERMO] and Stepan Matievich SOLIIANIN (translator)
Ispoviedaonik [Confessionario]
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.
MILTONI, Ioani [John MILTON] and Vartan Bagdasarovich AVAKOV (translator)
Dakarguli samotkhe: pirveli tsol-kmris tskhovreba samotkheshi [Paradise Lost. The Life of the First Husband and Wife in Paradise].
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.
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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.
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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.
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POLANCUS, Joannes [Juan Alfonso de POLANCO] and Sime BUDINIC (transl.)
Ispravnik za erei, ispovidnici, i za pokornih [Guide for Priests, Confessors and the Penitent]
Fresh example of this Propaganda Fide edition in Croatian Glagolitic of an important Jesuit text for priests. Uncommon.
First edition with these striking illustrations, printed with a beautiful technique rendering perfectly the Palekh style of folk art. An impressive, artistic edition in folio format; this copy in excellent condition, with the original wrapper and box.
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Important booklet showing the British interest in new Russian 'missions' in Central Asia, with the first translation of Russian accounts of the region. A lovely copy.
First edition of Kuzmin's eight poetry collection. This copy particularly attractive for its condition - and its provenance: one of only 62 'ad nominem'.