Survey of Russian Empire 1782

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Author: Plyeshchyeev, Sergyei Ivanovich
Title: Survey of the Russian Empire, according to its present newly regulated state, divided into different governments
Place Published: London
Publisher:Printed for J. Debrett
Date Published: 1792
Description:

xxiv, 336, [22] pp. Translated from the Russian with considerable Additions, by James Smirnove. With folding engraved map & folding engraved plate of "The Arms and Uniforms of the Different Governments of the Russian Empire." (8vo) 20.4x12 cm (8x4¾"), period speckled calf, spine ruled in gilt, morocco lettering piece.

A significant work. The title page states "The Third Edition, Published at St. Petersburg," but apparently referring to the edition from which the present work was translated; Smirnove, the translator, was chaplain to the Imperial Russian delegation to Great Britain. Ownership signature of Philip Wales (or Nales?) to title page; bookplate of H.F. Macomber.
Condition Report: Rubbing to spine and extremities, front joint cracked; some light foxing within, offsetting to map and plate, the plate with 5" tear; very good.