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BOOK DESCRIPTION Catherine the Great: An Enlightened Empress, the exhibition, is being co-developed by the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg and National Museums Scotland to mark the 250th anniversary of Catherine's ascension to the Russian throne. It will be on at the National Museum of Scotland - its only venue - from 13 July-21 October 2012. It will showcase the truly spectacular collections of Catherine the Great, one of Russia's most successful rulers. Catherine (1729-96) was also one of the greatest art collectors of all time. The exhibition includes: portraits; costumes and uniforms; snuffboxes inlaid with precious gems, gold and silver; Ancient Greek and Roman carved cameos depicting figures from biblical stories, mythology and history; many of the finest examples of porcelain, glass, metal, and polished stone items ever made in Russia. This exhibition guide has eight illustrated essays by experts in the fields of Russian history and art, followed by a selected catalogue of over 200 objects. Thank You for Your Order!

PRICE & SHIPPING INFORMATION ITEM # 2290 PUBLISHED: 2012 BINDING: Soft Cover Edition SIZE: 9-1/2" x 7-3" NO. PAGES: 224 ILLUSTRATIONS: 200 Colour and Black & White LANGUAGE: English Text REGULAR PRICE: $40.00 CAD + Shipping, Handling & Insurance **NOTE: Heavy shipping charges may apply to SOME countries on this book. Please contact us for details.** PAYPAL - Click button below to order OVERSEAS ORDERS PLEASE NOTE! Shipping and handling charges quoted by PayPal are for Canadian and US orders only. Please contact us for the correct shipping rate to your country. CREDIT CARDS VISA & MasterCard accepted. You can order this book by telephone (905) 419-1868 or order by mail using one of our order forms. Order forms can be downloaded and printed from the directory at the top of the page. CHEQUES, MONEY ORDERS, CASH Order by mail using one of our order forms. Order forms can be downloaded and printed from the directory at the top of the page. Please make all cheques and money orders payable to Paul Gilbert Спасибо за ваш заказ!