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Estimate €40 - €60
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[GUSTAVE DORÉ] Sotain History …of Holy Russia… 500 magnificent engravings by… Paris, Bry, 1854. Large 8vo (300 mm x 200 mm), red half-cloth with Bradel corners, mid-20th century. Original printed and illustrated green covers retained. Water stains at the beginning of the volume, foxing and minor imperfections. As is. Contains the famous red stains intended by Doré on pp. 89 and 97 to illustrate the reign of Ivan the Terrible.
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Auction time 10/21/2026 at 10:00 AM
Ref. : 0027958 -
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