Travels in Southern Russia, and the Crimea:
Through Hungary, Wallachia, and Moldavia, during the year 1837.
Stock Code 90781
London, Mitchell. 1855
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In the spirit of the best travel writers, Demidoff states that the object of his account was to convey knowledge of the countries which he had seen. This account is of note for its description of the region in the lead up to the Crimean war, which began on the year of publication. A handsome work, beautifully illustrated.
Second English edition. Royal 8vo. xvii, 370; v, 335, 8 pages ads at end, 2 large folding maps, engraved portrait, 23 wood-engraved plates, illustrations in text, Original green blind-stamped cloth gilt, volume 1 rebacked preserving spine, a very good set.
Second English edition. Royal 8vo. xvii, 370; v, 335, 8 pages ads at end, 2 large folding maps, engraved portrait, 23 wood-engraved plates, illustrations in text, Original green blind-stamped cloth gilt, volume 1 rebacked preserving spine, a very good set.
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