1815 Sketches of the History and Present State of the Russian Empire by Rever...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Sketches of the History and Present State of the Russian Empire; of the Progress of Civilisation from the Foundation of the Monarchy to the Accession of the House of Romanof, (the Present Reighing Family) and Particularly Under the Sovereigns of That House; Connected with Political and Personal Memoirs of the Imperial Court Reverend William Anderson 1815 Gale, Curtis, and Fenner : London 8.5" by 5.5" xii, 439pp. SUMMARY A smart copy of this comprehensive history of the Russian Empire and the House of Romanof. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION A detailed and comprehensive historical study of the Russian Empire, with reference to the extent and boundaries of the Empire, as well as the population, climate, and government. Includes a commentary from the accession of the House of Romanof. This history covers the period from the introduction of Christianity, through wars with Sweden and Turkey, to the invasion of Russia by the French and the eventual fall of Bonaparte. Written by Reverend William Anderson, a Scottish theological writer and a preacher. Previously held in the library of John Waldie, a Canadian businessman and politician. CONDITION Bound in full brown calf. Externally, sound with wear and light rubbing to the extremities. Front joint starting but reasonably firm. Loss to the head and tail of the spine, loss of the spine label. Marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Light spotting and creases to the endpapers. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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