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The Kremlin Nerve-Centre of Russian History
Victor Alexandrov; Roy Monkcom
1963
George Allen & Unwin : London
8.5" by 5.5"
335pp, [1]
SUMMARY
The first English translation edition of this Political Historical text.
Fine Binding,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Signed Binding
Overall Condition: Fine
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Illustrated, with fourteen plates including photographs of the Romanovs and a map of the Kremlin.
The Kremlin is a fortified complex in the heart of Moscow.
Count R. L Sangorski was a prominent art collector famous for contributing to the John Marriot collection of Chinese Art.
These works are listed on a receipt for binding issued to him in the 1980s, found with the sale of his collection.
This text gives a detailed history of Russia, from as early as 1100 to the collapse of imperialism and the rise of communism. The text finishes with the death of Stalin.
CONDITION
In a full crushed morocco binding by Zaehnsdorf for Asprey and Co. Asprey and Co Gilt stamp to front pastedown. Externally, lovely condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Fine
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
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Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
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