16 pp. text in German & French + 8 hand-colored engraved plates. 36.8x27 cm (14½x10¾"), original printed boards.
Striking series of plates, vibrantly colored, of the peasants and serfs of Russia, their dwellings, etc. This is the first part (heft or livraison) of apparently a two part set. The plates appear to be stipple engravings, though possibly aquatints.
Boards foxed, worn, front detached with residue of earlier tape repair along joint; damage to title page from attempted removal of rubberstamp, no lettering affected; some marginal dampstaining and a trace of foxing; plates very good or better.
