London: Edward Moxon, c. 1840. Binding: Contemporary full cloth with decorative embossed border within a embossed lines, spine in four compartments of embossed bands, gilt lettering on two and three. Ex-libris on front paste-down endpaper., Notes: The book describes the physical aspects of the country, the traditions and customs of the people, and the viability of trade in the area, all from the perspective of British merchant, James Bell., Size: 8vo, Illustration: With 11 plates, three of which are hand-coloured, and one of which is a map with some outline colouring. Lacks one plate., References: Abbey Travel 355., Pages: P. Volume 1. frontis, title, printer’s imprint, v-xxiii, (1), 1-453; Volume 2. frontis, title, printer’s imprint, v-viii, (1), blank, 1-488., Category: Book Russia; Book Voyages General; Book Plate Books Colour;. The binding is slightly worn; otherwise a very good set, text and plates are clean and crisp. Item #B2576

Binding: Contemporary full cloth with decorative embossed border within a embossed lines, spine in four compartments of embossed bands, gilt lettering on two and three. Ex-libris on front paste-down endpaper., Notes: The book describes the physical aspects of the country, the traditions and customs of the people, and the viability of trade in the area, all from the perspective of British merchant, James Bell., Size: 8vo, Illustration: With 11 plates, three of which are hand-coloured, and one of which is a map with some outline colouring. Lacks one plate., References: Abbey Travel 355., Pages: P. Volume 1. frontis, title, printer’s imprint, v-xxiii, (1), 1-453; Volume 2. frontis, title, printer’s imprint, v-viii, (1), blank, 1-488., Category: Book Russia; Book Voyages General; Book Plate Books Colour;.

Price: $600.00