De Haenen and Grove – Moscow – 1912

An attractive historical and travel profile of Moscow, published in 1912, illustrated throughout with depictions of the final years of the Tsarist regime in the country.

With sections on important districts and landmarks, customs and habits, day-to-day life and more. Featuring 16 colour and 16 black and white watercolour full-page plates, with tissue guards.

Hardback, bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering and gilt top edge. Published by A&C  Black in London in 1912. First and only edition.

In very good condition. Some fading to spine, edges of boards, but lettering still bright and clear. Neat previous owner’s inscription inside, otherwise clean inside. Binding tight and square.