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Levesque, M. Pierre Charles.

Histoire de Russie, tirée des Chroniques originales, de pieces authentiques, & des meilleurs Historiens de la Nation... [in five volumes].

Paris, France: Chez Debure l'aîné, Libraire, Quai des Augustins, 1782. [First Edition]. Full Calf. Translation to English: History of Russia, from the original chronicles, authentic works, and the best historians of the nation. Levesque studied in Saint Petersburg for seven years where he was a professor under Diderot, that allowed him to consult the archives and documents necessary for the completion of his book, successfully, in the late eighteenth century. The work reveals a decisive influence on the image of Russia in Europe and on Russian historiographers. A classic and accurate work, a fine set. Very Good+. Minimal head and tail wear, rubbing to extremities, minor foxing, marbled endpapers, otherwise tight, bright, and unmarred. Full mottled calf, gilt edging/titling and decorative spine, tan spine labels, 8vo, in five volumes [tome 1-5] + XLVIII + 442 + 516 + 570 + 548 + 565 pp+ illus. with two unfolded maps. In French. Item #11161

Price: $1,200.00