Russian History by Nikolai Kostomarov. Richly Illustrated Collector's Edition,

Russian History by Nikolai Kostomarov – Richly Illustrated Collector’s Edition, 2004

A magnificent collector’s deluxe edition of the classic work by the eminent Russian historian Nikolai Ivanovich Kostomarov — “Russian History in the Biographies of Its Major Figures.” Covering key figures and events from Rurik to the late Empire, written in a lively, accessible style.

Key Features:

• Luxurious cover: Deep blue/black hardcover with rich gold embossing, relief double-headed eagle (Russian Imperial coat of arms), gold corner ornamentation, miniature portraits of key rulers.
• Illustrations: Numerous high-quality color & B/W illustrations — historical paintings, portraits, museum exhibits (regalia, weapons, helmets, household items), family trees, and maps.
• Format: Large deluxe format ~21 × 28.5 cm, ~1.95 kg — a substantial, impressive volume.
• Print quality: 2004 edition on high-quality paper.

Condition: Excellent, practically new collector’s condition — clean pages, no creases, sturdy binding. Note: Endpaper contains a congratulatory inscription in pen dated 2005, which adds historical authenticity without affecting the text.

An ideal gift for anyone interested in Russian history, collectors of premium historical publications, or as a personal library centerpiece.

Shipping: Heavy volume (~1.95 kg) carefully packed. Worldwide shipping from Ukraine with tracking number.

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