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ORLOV, Ivan. Noveishee ... opisanie kitaiskoi imperii [The latest and most detailed historical and geographic Description of the Chinese Empire]. Moscow: University Press, 1820. Two volumes, 8° (vol.I 245 x 150mm, vol.II 228 x 130mm). Final 2 errata leaves in both volumes. Vol.I in original wrappers (slightly worn), uncut, vol.II in contemporary half calf (slightly worn at head of spine with small splits in hinges. Skachkov Bibliografiia Kitaia 757.
LEVSHIN, Aleksei Iraklievich (1799-1879). Opisanie kirgiz-kazach'ikh [Description of the Kirghiz Kazaks or the Kirgiz-Kaisatskii Horde and Steppes]. St. Petersburg: Karl Krai Press, 1832. Three volumes, 8° (202 x 128mm). Additional lithographic title-pages, half-titles in vols.II and III, 10 lithographic plates only (of 11), one folding. (Lacks half-title in vol.I, lacks last 2 leaves of text in vol.III, some leaves spotted, a few stained.) Contemporary half calf, gilt spines (slightly rubbed). Provenance: 1st Cadet Corps (library stamp on titles). Obol'ianinov 1461; Mezhov 12978. (5)
LEVSHIN, Aleksei Iraklievich (1799-1879). Opisanie kirgiz-kazach'ikh [Description of the Kirghiz Kazaks or the Kirgiz-Kaisatskii Horde and Steppes]. St. Petersburg: Karl Krai Press, 1832. Three volumes, 8° (202 x 128mm). Additional lithographic title-pages, half-titles in vols.II and III, 10 lithographic plates only (of 11), one folding. (Lacks half-title in vol.I, lacks last 2 leaves of text in vol.III, some leaves spotted, a few stained.) Contemporary half calf, gilt spines (slightly rubbed). Provenance: 1st Cadet Corps (library stamp on titles). Obol'ianinov 1461; Mezhov 12978. (5)