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877 - SENKOVSKI, O.I. (1800–1858)
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Estimate €350 - €500
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SENKOVSKI, O.I. (1800–1858) Fantasticheskie puteshestviya Barona Brambeusa [The Fantastic Journeys of Baron Brambeus]. Saint Petersburg: Printed by the widow of Plyushar and her son, 1835. XLVIII, 391 pp.: ill.; 18.5 x 12.5 cm. In Russian. Mixed binding of the period. Leather spine with faded gilt lettering, marbled paper covers. Good condition. Scuffing to the binding, losses of leather on the spine and paper on the lower cover, a tear along the title page, missing flyleaf, slight soiling, foxing, and owner’s markings within the text. A satirical and fantastical collection by the famous writer and editor Osip Ivanovich Senkovsky (1800–1858), founder of the first Russian ‘major periodical’, *Biblioteka dlya chteniya*. ‘Brambeus’s witty and mocking sketches, written in the form of journeys to Turkey, Bear Island and Mount Etna, satirised many of the literary and philosophical trends of the time.’ Bibliography: Sm.-Sok., no. 1121. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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