COSTUMES OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE

London: John Stockdale, 1811. First edition. Folio, unpaginated. Good condition. Rebound in brown cloth and marbled boards, All corners are severely worn. Both hinges are cracked, with the front hinge starting to separate from the bottom of the spine. Spine has gilt lettering, with library markings and some staining. Spine ends are worn, with the top end torn 1" from the rear board. Text block is gilt, with some wear to the edges. Text block is wavy.
Contains 70 plates, with each plate having its description in both English and French. The book is dedicated to Princess Elizabeth, one of King George III's daughters. Shelved in Room A Oversize.

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Price: $1,500

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