DULSKIY, P.M. (1879-1956) Pamyatniki Kazanskoy stariny: ocherk P.M. Dul'skogo s 50 snimkami vidov 'Staroy Kazani' [Ancient Kazan Monuments: Essay by P.M. Dulsky with 50 Views of Old Kazan]. Appendix: B.P. Denike's archaeological study of the frescoes in the Assumption Monastery in Sviyazhsk (with 6 plates). Kazan: Izd. S.V. Solomina; Tsentral'naya tip., 1914. 232 p. illus.; 21 × 14 cm. Limited edition of 1,000 copies. Plates printed in Leipzig. Early 20th century composite binding, with the publisher's original dust jacket on the upper cover, designed by E. Narbut. Good condition. Pre-revolutionary call number and illegible stamp on title page. The book describes and illustrates Kazan's architectural monuments from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Piotr Maksimilianovitch Dulski (1879-1956) was a teacher, art historian, museum professional, publisher and artist, as well as a specialist in the history of books and the art of books, and a bibliophile. He was one of the founders of the Bibliographical Circle of Friends of Kazan Books and co-publisher of its magazine Kazanskiy bibliofil. On his initiative and under his direction, the first Soviet periodical devoted to museum studies, Kazanskiy muzeynyy vestnik, was published. At the buyer's request, we would be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.