Set of 3 books by and on Prince Soltykoff in India
a) Alexis Soltykoff, Voyages Dans l'inde (Voyages in India), Paris: L Curmer, 1851
Volume 1 of 2 Volumes: pp. 227 + 18 lithographs; heavily ornamental binding with gilt embossed image of a Mughal prince on cover surrounded by intricate geometrical patterns. Covers worn and spine ragged. Foxing to text and plates
11 x 7.8 in (27.7 x 19.5 cm)
b) Evgenia Vanina, Irina Chelysheva, Prince Alexei Saltykov’s Journeys Across India, St. Petersburg: State Russian Museum, 2012
pp. 204. Massive volume full of plates and English translation of Soltykoff’s journals; hardback with dustjacket
Not published commercially. Printed in Italy in a Limited-edition of 2000 copies only.
12 x 12.2 in (30 x 30.5 cm)
c) Prince Alexis Soltykoff, Souvenirs De L’Inde, Circa 1990s
Reprint carrying 24 plates reproducing lithographs from Soltykoff’s book; fine hardback with gilt image on cover.
Title page has a presentation inscription dated 1999.
13.4 x 10.2 in (33.5 x 25.7 cm)
(Set of three)
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