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12mo. [9], 10-316 pp. Contemporary full sheep with the spine in six compartments, a maroon morocco label on the spine. Completing the title page: "Giving an exact account of I. His travels, studies, and personal fatigues, for hte attaining of knowledge in civil and military affairs, and the improvement of his subjects. II. His introduction of arts and sciencesd, a naval force, and commerice with foreign nations: also his many reformations in church and state, the army, and the customs and manners of his people. III. His wars with the Swedes, Turks, Tartars and Persians; victories by sea and land; acquisitions of territory, and increase of power. IV. His regard to genius and merit, particularly in the instances of general Le Fort, prince Menzikoff, and hte empress Catharine: and his severe justice on offenders, exemplified in the proceedings against the czarewitz, and others. A new edition revised and corrected." Evans 22246. The joints worn away, the crown of the spine and the corners rubbed away, two private ownership tickets on the front pastedown. Seller Inventory # 000013985
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