Caucasus region Russian Empire 1914 rare Travel Guide w/ maps & photos

(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Russian Empire, Caucasus, Travel, Tourism, Illustrated Books, Books with Maps).

A Practical Guide to the Caucasus 
Published 1914, Moscow, Russian Empire.
154 [158] pages. Text in Russian. Illustrated throughout with b&w full page photos & maps.

Publisher's orange cardstock wrappers. 

Book is physically old and shows some clear signs of handling and time such as chipping along spine, etc. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding well age worn, spine paper chipped and loosened, covers firmly in place, text block sound and square, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this rare Russian guide book book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 9" H x 6" W.

[B9511-BR125-GC3].