Description of Moscow and Muscovy, 1557 / [by] Sigmund von Herberstein; edited by Bertold Picard ; translated [from the German] by J. B. C. Grundy
by Herberstein, Sigmund, Freiherr von (1486-1566)
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- ISBN 10
- 0460076876
- ISBN 13
- 9780460076876
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About This Item
London : Dent, 1969. First English Edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked boards. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; vi, 105 pages plate, illustrations, coat of arms, maps, portraits (1 color) 23 cm. Subjects; Herberstein, Sigmund Freiherr von 1486-1566. Herberstein, Sigmund Freiherr von 1486-1566 Journeys Russia. Russia Description and travel 16th century. Moscow Description and travel 16th century. Estonia History. Lithuania Foreign relations. Russia History Period of Consolidation, 1462-1605.
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- Title
- Description of Moscow and Muscovy, 1557 / [by] Sigmund von Herberstein; edited by Bertold Picard ; translated [from the German] by J. B. C. Grundy
- Author
- Herberstein, Sigmund, Freiherr von (1486-1566)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First English Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0460076876
- ISBN 13
- 9780460076876
- Publisher
- London : Dent
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1969
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