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M De Voltaire. The History of The Russian Empire Under Peter The Great. In two volumes. Only

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M De Voltaire. The History of The Russian Empire Under Peter The Great. In two volumes. Only

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M De Voltaire. The History of The Russian Empire Under Peter The Great. In two volumes. Only Volume One is offered here. Published from a manuscript sent to the translator by the Court of St Petersburg. Sold by A Millas, J Hodges, D Midwinter, M Cooper and J and R Tomson, London 1778. This Volume is special in having a folded map as a frontispiece of Russia or Moscovy in Europe approx. size of map 12 x 10. Detached boards, defective spine. RARE. All books can be shipped worldwide, UK from £5.99, Europe from £6.99, ROW £9.99. 30kg Box up to 20 books UK £16, Europe £34.99, ROW £69.99

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Name: M De Voltaire. The History of The Russian Empire Under Peter The Great. In two volumes. Only
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