The World in Miniature … Russia.
London: R. Ackermann, [1822-3].
Price: $1,750.00
About the item
First edition. 72 hand-colored engraved plates. 4 vols. 12mo. Contemporary half calf and embosed varnished paper boards, rubbing to joints, vol. IV hinges split, contemporary owner’s signature to front pastedowns. Abbey, Travel, 6.
Item #255760
The complete four-volume Russia set from this celebrated work, consisting of descriptions and plates “to increase the store of knowledge concerning the various branches of the great family of Man, not only for adults, but … the instruction and amusement of the juvenile student.”.
