first edition Three engraved folding plates at rear. vi, [2], 567, [3]pp. 8vo
1843 · Milan
by Vallardi, Franc. Santo
Milan: Tipografia di Fr. Sambrunico-Vismara, 1843. First edition. Three engraved folding plates at rear. vi, [2], 567, [3]pp. 8vo. Contemporary blue morocco, richly gilt to floral panel design surrounding gilt coat of arms of the Russian Empire surmounted with gilt double-headed eagle motif, a.e.g. Light rubbing to covers. First edition. Three engraved folding plates at rear. vi, [2], 567, [3]pp. 8vo. Contains a biographical dictionary of engravers and method of distinguishing states and identifying copies or forgeries.
(Inventory #: 316759)