An exceptionally fresh example in the preferred binding with a large crown, of this masterpiece of Russian printing. The work presents a comprehensive biography of the controversial Emperor of Russia Paul I (1754-1801) by historian Nikolay Shilder (1842-1902), based on his research of documents, notes and letters of contemporaries.

Quarto (293 x 210 mm); with 21 plates including 7 double-page, 13 facsimilies, all with original tissues-gaurds; publisher's red half calf, gilt lettering to upper cover, spine gilt ruled, with gilt lettering and large gilt crown; light marginal spotting; half-title, title, [4], 606 pp.

Bibliokhronika, vol 1, 125.