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MOSKVA. SOBORY MONASTYRI I TSERKVI 1883

[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.

PROVENANCE
Acquired in Moscow in the 1930's by Dr. Adolphus S. Rumreich
Thence by descent

Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500

Result: $4,200 (including premium)

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