Tyrell, Henry

History of the Russian Empire: from its Foundation , by Ruric the Pirate

London and New York: The London Printing and Publishing Company, [1859] Explorer, journalist, and author George Kennan's (1845-1924) copy, signed by him on the flyleaf and title page in pencil. The association is particularly interesting, as Kennan was a lifelong student of Russia whose books, articles and lectures were among the most admired and widely respected of his time. "Kennan became an accomplished Russian scholar and spoke and read Russian fluently. His study of Russian affairs and his contributions to world knowledge on the subject constituted his greatest achievement ... " (DAB) (RUSSIA) Tall 8vo. Engraved vignette title, frontispiece, 3 maps (colored in outline), and 29 steel-engraved plates. Bound in later half green morocc and cloth. Some minor waterstaining affecting the final six plates at outer margin. Attractive copy

• USD 950.00 > other currencies
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• bookseller: James Cummins Bookseller Inc. (USA)