SECRET MEMOIRS Of The COURT Of PETERSBURG: Particularly Towards the End of the Reign of Catherine II. And the Commencement of That of Paul I. Forming a Description of the Manners of Petersburg, at the Close of the Eighteenth Century. And Containing V

Printed for R. T. Rawle, Second-Street, by John Thompson, 1802-01-01. Hardcover. Good. Printed for R.T. Rawlf by John Thompson; Philadelphia, 1802. Hardcover. Full tile is: Secret Memoirs of the Court of Petersburg Particularly Towards the End of the Reign of Catherine II. And the Commencement of That of Paul I. Forming a Description of the Manners of Petersburg, at the Close of the Eighteenth Century. And Containing Various Anecdotes, Collected During a Residence of Ten Years in that Capital. With Remarks on the Education of the Grand Dukes, the Manners of the Ladies, And the Religion of the People. Good, full brown leather binding with gilt ornate design on spine and gilt title on red label on spine, moderate rub marks to boards, few peeled off leather spots front/rear board, brittle leather on spine, moderate rub marks with some loss to spine tips/tops, abrasions to board corners, some shelf wear, ink date on front pastedown and title page, some pencil notes front and rear pastedown else interior unmarked, pulpy and dusty text block edges, light scattered foxing throughout, some age discoloration to page margins and text block edges, moisture stains front pastedown, some sunning to pages, light musty smell, binding sturdy and intact, reinforced taped hinges, without Dust wrapper. Overall in Good antiquarian condition. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 322pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.