Topic: Books
The Russian publishing firm of Alfaret in St. Petersburg, have taken on the monumental task of issuing fascimile editions of the coronation albums of the Russian sovereigns.
A total of seven albums have been published of the following Romanov sovereigns: Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich (originally issued in 1856); the Empresses Anna Ivanovna, Elizabeth Petrovna; and the Emperors Nicholas I, Alexander II, Alexander III and Nicholas II.
The albums are exquisite collectors editions bound in leather with gilt lettering, complete with original text (Russian and French) and illustrations. Each album has been published as a limited edition with prices ranging from $5,000 - $15,0000 USD!
Please note that these books are not available for sale through Royal Russia's online bookshop.
© Paul Gilbert. 8 January, 2013
Updated: Tuesday, 8 January 2013 3:47 PM EST
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