Picturesque Representations Of The Dress And Manners Of The Russians; Illustrated In Sixty-Four Coloured Engravings With Descriptions

London: John Murray, 1814. First edition. leather_bound. Later 19th century full brown calf. Aeg. Near fine. v,(Preface) & 64 text pages. 23.5 x 16 cm. Alexander was admitted to the Royal Academy Schools. He assiduously applied himself obtaining the notice and approbation of Sir Joshua Reynolds. Bright, fresh and clean copy, illustrations and text. COLAS 2358. HILER 16. TOOLEY 377. Bookplate front cover pastedown. Inner dentelles, raised bands, spine panels decorated in blind and gilt, red spine label printed in gilt. Covers in decorative border panels in gilt and blind with front and back covers with diamond shape design in gilt. Marbled endpapers.