$4,200
[Moscow. Cathedrals, Monasteries, and Churches]. A collection of photogravures of religious buildings in and around Moscow. Published in Moscow by I.N. Kushnerev, 1883. Comprising 4 volumes in three bindings: Volume I: Kremlin and Kitai-Gorod, 33 plates numbered 1-32; Volume 2: Bely Gorod, 59 plates numbered 1-54.; Volume 3: Zemlyanoy Gorod in two parts; part 1, 72 plates numbered 1-69 and part 2, 36 plates numbered 1-33 (plate 33 missing); Volume 4: Regions beyond Zemlyanoy Gorod, 73 plates numbered 1-69. Bindings and pages worn but plates in generally good condition with minimal foxing or dampstaining. Acquired in Moscow in the 1930's by Dr. Adolphus S. Rumreich Thence by descent
Auctioneer:
Shapiro Auctions
Date:
2011-04-16