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.
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.
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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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First edition of this fundamental work on the Russian empire and its peoples, the result of a multi-year field trip by Georgi. The first work published in Russia with plates coloured by hand. Rare complete as here.
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Superb set of very rare military tables in fine manuscript and gouache with gold and silver highlights. Of probable imperial provenance.
One of the great books on Moscow, this one focusing on the enormous bell in the Kremlin. A beautiful production of Parisian presses, this particular copy inscribed by the celebrated French architect who worked in Russia and, inter alia, built the St. Isaac Cathedral in St. Petersburg.
VONZBLEIN, Iu. and M. SHAMANOVA
Legkaia atletika dlia zheshchin [Athletics for Women]
Lovely booklet on Soviet female athletes, written by a 22-y old champion, the first Soviet woman to obtain international success. Very rare first edition, with no copies traced in the Americas nor Europe.
The famous Arctic issue of the main propaganda magazine from Soviet Union, designed by Lissitzky. A superb production, here in its English version and in fresh condition.
Fantastic publication on the important Russian community in 1920s-30s Shanghai. Wide-ranging, very richly illustrated, with a wealth of fascinating details. A lovely copy of the first edition, scarce.
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First edition of about all writings of Tsar Alexey, an important Romanov and the father of Peter the Great. Includes his falcon hunting instructions, the first such Russian book. The letters touch a wide range of important political matters in pre-petrine Russia.
Fresh example, in contemporary binding, of this extensive, high-quality, and very unusual study of private wealth in tsarist Russia. A fascinating and very informative read, curiously authorised by the censors.
BRIKNER, Aleksandr Gustavovich [also BRUCKNER]
Istoriia Petra Velikogo [Life of Peter the Great]
Pleasant copy of this standard work on the history of Tsar Peter I. Richly illustrated.
LARMESSIN, Nicolas de and other engravers, after Pierre-Denis MARTIN LE JEUNE (artist)
The Great Northern War: the Complete Set of Four Engravings
A fine example of these celebrated large-format engravings showing Peter the Great and his victories against Sweden in the early 18th century. In attractive condition, complete with the Russian text.
