A complete example of this impressive photographic survey of the Kremlin and its fantastic museums.
First edition of Kruzenshtern's important study of North Pacific languages, in a superb, very unusual example: very crisp, uncut, in plain temporary wrappers and printed on thicker woven paper. We were unable to trace other such large-paper copies. A rare book on the market: only two copies at auction.
Rare statistical book on the Russian Railways, at a relatively early stage of development, complete with its detailed folding map. Printed in St. Petersburg. A lovely example, inscribed by the author.
Scarce architectural work by one of the leading architects of the Russian empire under Tsar Paul 1st, and responsible for some of the most famous buildings in St. Petersburg and Odessa.
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'News' from the East for a Western European readership of the 1560s - a very rare edition from Northern France.
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.
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PEYSSONEL, Charles de, and Ernst CUHN
Die Verfassung des Handels auf dem Schwarzen Meer [Traité sur le commerce de la Mer Noire]
Very rare first German edition of this major work, with much added material showing a geopolitical angle chosen by the translator, a civil servant for the Prussian 'external affairs'. A beautiful copy, in full morocco with prestigious local provenance.
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.
[WEGIERSKI, Andrzej, also WENGIERSKI] Adrianus REGENVOLSCIUS
Systema historico-chronologicum, Ecclesiarum Slavonicarum pre provincias varias, Praecipue, Poloniae, Bohemiae, Lituaniae, Russiae, Prussiae, Moraviae, &c..
Uncommon history of Polish Calvinists in Central and Eastern Europe, written in the 17th century. A very good copy of the first edition, from the Macclesfied library, with unusually abundant lettering to the spine.
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.
First English edition of this uncommon work, organised and partly written by Catherine the Great to refute Chappe d'Auteroche's comments on Russia and its people.
One of the two most important floras of Russia, an impressive publication, here in a fine example with desirable Russian provenances: the Kushelev-Bezborodko - Polovtsev - Krylov copy. First edition, complete of both parts.
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DMITRIEV-MAMONOV, A.I., A.F. ZDZIARSKII and John MARSHALL (transl.)
Guide to the Great Siberian Railway
Fine example of the first edition in English. A volume with a wealth of information on Russia, Siberia and the Russian Far East under Tsar Nicholas II's rule. Richly illustrated, with foloding maps and city plans.
STRUVE, Burkhard Gotthelf (ed.)
Allgemeines russisches Land-Recht : wie solches auf Befehl Ihr. Czaar. Majest. Alexei Michailowicz [General Russian Land Law. As compiled by order of his Royal Majesty Aleksei Mikhailovich]
First German translation of the famous 'Ulozhenie', an important edition considering the prime role of Germans in the Russian Empire during the 18th century. In contemporary binding.
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First edition of a significant work on Ukraine and its famous Cossacks - but not only, covering also many other aspects of the country's history and geography. A lovely copy, in a nicely decorated binding.
A great work on the Caucasus and its peoples, from Chechnya to Georgia, detailing their customs and, more originally, their languages, next to a large map of the region. First edition, in very good condition.