Accession number
PML 250727
Published
ca. 1812-1850.
Credit line
Bequest of Julia P. Wightman, 1994.
Notes
20 engravings of Russian officers of the Patriotic War of 1812, with each officer's name printed in Russian under his portrait.
According to Wightman's notes the book commemorates the 1812 victory over Napoleon and was placed inside medals given to officers. It was brought out of Russia in 1914.
According to Wightman's notes the book commemorates the 1812 victory over Napoleon and was placed inside medals given to officers. It was brought out of Russia in 1914.
Description
1 v. ([9] leaves) : engravings ; 26 x 20 mm
Provenance
From the library of Julia P. Wightman, with her bookplate.
Binding
Black morocco binding with brass clasp; with title on front and: V︠︡iechna︠︡ia Slava! (Eternal glory!) on back in gold. In black morocco solander case.
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