[MAYERBERG (Augustin von)]. A Journey to Muscovy by an Ambas - Lot 171

[MAYERBERG (Augustin von)]. A Journey to Muscovy by an Ambassador, Counselor to the Imperial Chamber, sent by Emperor Leopold to Tsar Alexis Mihalowics, Grand Duke of Muscovy. Leiden, Friderik Harring, 1688. In-12, marbled sheepskin, spine decorated with alternating fleurs-de-lis and anchors, red edges (contemporary binding). First edition of the French translation. Baron Augustin von Mayerberg (1629–1676), a German diplomat, was sent on a diplomatic mission in 1661 to the Tsar with the aim of restoring peace between Poland and Russia. Foliolation marks on the title page (which has been restored at the top) and on a few leaves. Restorations to the binding (hinges and caps).

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