Illustrated History of Russian Literature
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In the Russian language. Chromolithographic richly illustrated and voluminous work on the history of Russian literature by famous Russian literature historian, Pyotr Nikolaevich Polevoy.
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Offered here are volumes I and II. Bounded in new half-leather binding.
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Saint Petersburg 1903. Published by A. F. Marx
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Vol. I: Pp. 650 with 280 illustrations in the text + 16 chromolithography + 10 folded illustrations (autographs and old printing reproductions). Some chromolithography illustrations detached from the spine. Water stain affecting pp. 608–650. Joint of some pages (previously affected by water stain) with traces of dry mold. Vol. II: Pp. 655 with 285 illustrations in the text + 2 chromolithography + 13 folded illustrations (autographs and old printing reproductions). In very good condition.
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Size: 21,5 x 29 cm.
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For condition and details see the scans.
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