Moscow: Alexandre Semen, c.1857. Binding: Rebacked in quarter calf preserving original marbled boards. Gilt ruling at joints. Spine in five raised bands with densely gilt compartments. Green label and gilt title on two. , Notes: A fine work showing Moscow and its surroundings during the mid 19th century; with text by renowned connoisseur of Russian antiquities Ivan Mikhailovich Snegirev, Professor of Moscow University—also a well-known historian, ethnographer and archaeologist.

Alexey Alexandrovich Martynov (1820-1895) was a historian, archaeologist, architect. He studied at the Moscow school of architecture of the palace office. He also served as an architectural assistant in the Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Furthermore, he helped with the construction of the Grand Kremlin Palace, as well as the restoration of the Kremlin churches and palaces. Together with I.M. Snegirev, he published several books on the history of Moscow. The artist has depicted beautifully various religious edifices with the architectural plan of the building underneath each plate. One of the most important 19th century Russian architecture books. Printed paper wrapper included at the end. , Size: Folio (510x350mm), Illustration: Illustrated with 40 fine sepia toned lithographic plates depicting various Russian churches and other significant buildings, comprising 35 full-page and 5 fold-out plates by Aleksei Aleksandrovich Martynov (Martinoff). , Pages: P. Half Title, Blank, Title, Printer’s Note, Text (1-12), Table of Plates, Blank, Plates. , Category: Book Art, Architecture & Design; Book Russia; Book Religious Christianity; Book Plate Books General;. A handsome example of this scarce book in fine condition, text and plates are clean and crisp. Item #B5058

Binding: Rebacked in quarter calf preserving original marbled boards. Gilt ruling at joints. Spine in five raised bands with densely gilt compartments. Green label and gilt title on two. , Notes: A fine work showing Moscow and its surroundings during the mid 19th century; with text by renowned connoisseur of Russian antiquities Ivan Mikhailovich Snegirev, Professor of Moscow University—also a well-known historian, ethnographer and archaeologist.

Alexey Alexandrovich Martynov (1820-1895) was a historian, archaeologist, architect. He studied at the Moscow school of architecture of the palace office. He also served as an architectural assistant in the Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Furthermore, he helped with the construction of the Grand Kremlin Palace, as well as the restoration of the Kremlin churches and palaces. Together with I.M. Snegirev, he published several books on the history of Moscow. The artist has depicted beautifully various religious edifices with the architectural plan of the building underneath each plate. One of the most important 19th century Russian architecture books. Printed paper wrapper included at the end. , Size: Folio (510x350mm), Illustration: Illustrated with 40 fine sepia toned lithographic plates depicting various Russian churches and other significant buildings, comprising 35 full-page and 5 fold-out plates by Aleksei Aleksandrovich Martynov (Martinoff). , Pages: P. Half Title, Blank, Title, Printer’s Note, Text (1-12), Table of Plates, Blank, Plates. , Category: Book Art, Architecture & Design; Book Russia; Book Religious Christianity; Book Plate Books General;.

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