Description: A scarce book surveying the Russian Empire in the late 18th century SURVEY OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE ACCORDING TO ITS PRESENT NEWLY REGULATED STATE, DIVIDED INTO DIFFERENT GOVERNMENTS By Capt. Sergey Plescheef, Translated by James Smirnove Printed for J. Debrett, London 1792 First edition in English (third overall, after the Russian language editions)Large quarto 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 inchesUpper board is detached along with ffep and first prelimary, binding is otherwise good336pps + index and errata sheetContemporary full tree calf binding, fine gilt tooling and titles to spine (front cover detached)Boards moderately scuffed and worn, corners and edges rubbed especially lower front cornerJoints tenderSpine with light scuffing/marks with wear to extremities Text pages very good to nearly fineTwo folding engraved illustrations - a folding engraved map of the Russian Empire in very good condition, untorn but with some wear to folds and edges; and a folding engraved illustration of period Russian dress, hand colored, also very good but with marginal foxing and short closed tears at edges. Complete as published, no missing illustrationsPeriod bookplate to front pastedown of a Reverend Reginald Hill of Bromesberrow RectoryHandsome green marbled endpapers, speckled edgesPages toned with moderate foxing, mostly marginal What our buyers say Truly the kindest, most hospitable seller on eBay! Thanks for everything! Book mint and very fast shipment, excellent transaction Accurate description, excellent packing and fast delivery What a beauty! History & charm, fast shipping too! Thanks much A+ Prompt, correct, perfect. Thank you! +++AAA Outstanding book. Great service. Highly recommendedPerfect transaction. Highly recommendedExcellent item and seller. Fast and reliable, magnificent packing. Thanks.Speedy delivery and excellently packed. Highly satisfied.GREAT DOING BUSINESS WITH!!! VERY FAST!!! LOVED IT!!! THANKS!!!!!!Super fast delivery, professional transaction, great communication, AAA++++++Well described item. Nicely packed for shipment and fast delivery. Thank you!Amazing seller. Very fast, great communication. Thanks:)Amazing engraving, pro packed, rocket delivery, perfect seller, thx! AAAAA+++Great shipping and handling. Superb communication! A+++Grrrrrrrrrrrreat poster!!!!!!! Thanks a million!!Item as described. Arrived early. Great seller!Excellent item, very courteous and extra fair vendor! I WILL be back!!Excellent seller, item is exactly as described, highly recommended!!!Woweeeeee! Wonderful! Thanks!A great piece of history from a super seller!! Highly recommended!! THANKS!!EXCELLENT PRODUCT WITH EXCELLENT SERVICECould not ask for better packing! Very accommodating seller. I appreciate it! A+Top of the class; quality item; meticulous packing; lightning fast deliveryExcellent transaction. I'll certainly be doing business with him again!Excellenti in all aspects, conscientious: treats books/buyer with respect. recommndGreat posters and great price! Exactly how it was described!!Book received. Excellent packing. Thank you. A+ SellerThese books were expertly packed. Good shipping rates, great service 5*Very fast delivery. Excellent to do business withFast responses to questions, extremely helfpul, superb transactionGreat book, item as described, fast shipping, recommend this seller A+++A Pleasure To Do Business With! Superb! Very Highly Recommended! A+++Great seller, great map, and great FAST serviceQuickly shipped, well packaged and just as described. I am happy, thanks!!!!!Great seller, fast shipping. Highly recommended!!!Beautiful engraving. Great transaction. Thanks!Item came promptly, well packaged. Great!!!Great book, great seller!! Thank you!!Perfect transaction. A+++++ seller!Great Ebayer! A 5-star transaction!! Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 1650 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Leather
Origin: English
Place of Publication: London
Publisher: Debrett, London
Modified Item: No
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Year Printed: 1792
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: Unknown
Special Attributes: First Edition in English, Map, Folding Color Plate, 1st Edition, Illustrated
Region: Europe
Author: Sergey Plescheef / James Smirnove
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Russia