Moscow
London: Adam and Charles Black, 1912. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. Pp. viii, 142, [2] of publisher's advertising. Index. Top edged gilt. Frontis. color plate with captioned tissue guard. 16 color and 16 b/w illustrations, fold-out map. Blue decorated cloth, title stamped in gilt with gilt illustration. some bubbling to cloth on front board, light toning and spotting to spine, small piece of tape with short tear to margin of map, far from image. Very Good+. Item #12334 In the publisher's 20 shilling series per INMAN, 63. Renowned for capturing locales, in print and picture, prior to the onset of full-tilt industrialization and easy automobile access, the A &C Black travelogues are unique in their distillation of former times and places: Armchair travel defined. INMAN 172.
A historical narrative of the daily life of a Moscow resident, this travel guide is notable for its detailed portrayal of Moscow’s cultural and historical landscape, making it a valuable reference for historians, travelers, and anyone interested in the city’s pre-revolutionary past.
Price: $100.00