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PUSHKIN, Alexander (1799-1837). Evgenii Onegin. Roman v stikhakh. [Eugene Onegin. A novel in verse.] St. Petersburg: Aleksandr Smirdin, 1833.
The first book-form edition of the most celebrated work in Russian literature; the Sheremetev copy. Count Sheremetev, statesman and historian, built a rich library comprising more than 10,000 volumes. Typically found in poor condition, this is an attractive example with wide margins and in a contemporary Russian binding. Pushkin published his best-known work in seven separate volumes from 1825 to 1832. This edition revises the text of those separate volumes and represents the first complete edition of this major landmark of world literature. Fekula 5074; Kilgour 877; Smirnov-Sokol'skii, Pushkin, 31.
Octavo (205 x 124mm). Complete with the half title (light scattering spotting, mainly in the margins; occasional short marginal tears). Contemporary Russian tree-calf with red morocco spine, flat spine gilt in compartments (expertly repaired). Provenance: Sergei Dmitrievich Sheremetev (1844-1918; bookplate designed by Elizaveta Merkurevna Bem) – 'I. Gruzdevoi 1920g.' – indistinct signature on the half title.
The first book-form edition of the most celebrated work in Russian literature; the Sheremetev copy. Count Sheremetev, statesman and historian, built a rich library comprising more than 10,000 volumes. Typically found in poor condition, this is an attractive example with wide margins and in a contemporary Russian binding. Pushkin published his best-known work in seven separate volumes from 1825 to 1832. This edition revises the text of those separate volumes and represents the first complete edition of this major landmark of world literature. Fekula 5074; Kilgour 877; Smirnov-Sokol'skii, Pushkin, 31.
Octavo (205 x 124mm). Complete with the half title (light scattering spotting, mainly in the margins; occasional short marginal tears). Contemporary Russian tree-calf with red morocco spine, flat spine gilt in compartments (expertly repaired). Provenance: Sergei Dmitrievich Sheremetev (1844-1918; bookplate designed by Elizaveta Merkurevna Bem) – 'I. Gruzdevoi 1920g.' – indistinct signature on the half title.
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