76/1060 [Russia]. Clerc, (N.G.) le. Histoire physique, morale, civile et politique de la Russie moderne. Paris/ Versailles, Froulé/ Blaizot, 1783-1785, 2 (of 6) vols., (4),VIII,536,(2); (4),619p., 1 large fold. engr. map, double-p. bird's eye plan (battle of Chesma), 7 portraits, 2 woodcut headpieces w. sm. view, 9 double-p./ fold. letterpress tables, contemp. unif. mottled calf, spines gilt w. 2 contrasting mor. letterpieces, 4to.

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= Cat. (...) des Russica L432; Cohen/ De Ricci p.613. Nicolas-Gabriel Le Clerc served as a military physician in the Russian army from 1769-1777. His magnum opus on Russia consists of 3 parts on ancient and 3 parts on modern Russian history.