Frederic de Haenen (Illustrator) - Moscow - 1912
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Moscow, a 1912 illustrated hardback by Frederic de Haenen, published by Adam and Charles Black, with 16 colour plates, 16 monochrome plates and a folding map.
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This scarce copy, offers guide to Moscow with details of the history, impressions, the Kremlin, the treasury, galleries, walls, churches, and social characteristics.
First published 1912. Beautifully and colourfully illustrated with 16 monochrome plates, fold out map of Moscow in the back of the book, and 16 fine colour plates, painted by the French painter and illustrator Frederic de Haenen. Text by H. M. Grove.
Published by Adam and Charles Black, London, 1912. Publisher’s original Blue cloth with gilt titles and light blue decorations on spine and upper board. Top page edges gilt.
Book Dimensions: 22.5 x 16.5 cm and Number of Pages: 142 including index + 2 pages ads
Condition
Firm, and well bound copy. External covers with some faded marks, and light wear to corners, and minor tears to head of the faded spine. Internally the book is in very good condition. A name with neat ink on top first blank front free endpaper page. All pages are tightly held at the gutter. Inner hinges are very good. Pages are clean, with occasional light marks to few pages. Plates are clean and bright. The folding map is complete and in excellent condition (Nice Copy) (Please see pictures).
This scarce copy, offers guide to Moscow with details of the history, impressions, the Kremlin, the treasury, galleries, walls, churches, and social characteristics.
First published 1912. Beautifully and colourfully illustrated with 16 monochrome plates, fold out map of Moscow in the back of the book, and 16 fine colour plates, painted by the French painter and illustrator Frederic de Haenen. Text by H. M. Grove.
Published by Adam and Charles Black, London, 1912. Publisher’s original Blue cloth with gilt titles and light blue decorations on spine and upper board. Top page edges gilt.
Book Dimensions: 22.5 x 16.5 cm and Number of Pages: 142 including index + 2 pages ads
Condition
Firm, and well bound copy. External covers with some faded marks, and light wear to corners, and minor tears to head of the faded spine. Internally the book is in very good condition. A name with neat ink on top first blank front free endpaper page. All pages are tightly held at the gutter. Inner hinges are very good. Pages are clean, with occasional light marks to few pages. Plates are clean and bright. The folding map is complete and in excellent condition (Nice Copy) (Please see pictures).
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Collected works, Illustrated, Travels
Book title
Moscow
Author/ Illustrator
Frederic de Haenen (Illustrator)
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1912
Height
22.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
Width
16.5 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Adam and Charles Black
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
142
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