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.
An intelligent analysis of Alexander II's famous reform and emancipation of the serfs. Uncommon, and here in a fantastic example from the author.
Impressive example of the first edition, with a signed binding featuring two 1767 Russian coins. One of the greatest 20th-c. books on Eastern Russia, Siberia, and the historical relations with their neighbours. A fascinating and beautiful production.
Fresh example of this important Russian flora, one of the very first published in Russia, showing and describing many species for the first time. First edition.
Fine copy of this first edition, rarely found as no copies traced at auction. The first publication by the talented Ukrainian artist, mixing abstract and cubism in the beautiful and striking pochoir technique integrating shining silver.
Impressive work on all languages from the Caucasus to the North Pacific through Central Asia, Siberia, China and the Far East. Very rare on the market.
BEAUPLAN, Wilhelm [Guillaume] le VASSEUR de, and Johann Wilhelm MOELLER (transl. and editor)
Beschreibung der Ukraine, der Krim, und deren Einwohner
First German edition, and first separate edition of a translation, of the first book dedicated to Ukraine and Crimea. A fine copy of this edition rarely found on the market, complete with its engraved illustrations.
An important work on the Kiev Lavra Cave monastery, the first non-religious book looking at its history and practices - as well as at Ukrainians at large. Particularly interesting for its tolerant point of view, and its striking illustrations. A complete, fresh copy; rarely found.