896 - ISTORIYA ROSSII V PORTRETAKH PO STOLETIYAM [THE HISTORY OF RUSSIA IN PORTRAITS BY CENTURY]

ISTORIYA ROSSII V PORTRETAKH PO STOLETIYAM [THE HISTORY OF RUSSIA IN PORTRAITS BY CENTURY] Published under the August patronage of His Highness Prince Peter Alexandrovich of Oldenburg; Pokrovskaya Community of Sisters of Mercy. St Petersburg: N.N. Nikitenko, 1903. 163 pp.: ill., 10 leaves of maps; 21 x 30 cm. In the publisher’s green boards with artistic gilt and colour blocking on the upper board. In good condition. Minor wear and soiling to the binding, endpapers reattached along the spine, ownership signatures on the title page. A richly illustrated album presenting the history of Russia from Rurik to Nicholas II. Each section contains portraits of the rulers and the key events of the period. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.