KARAMSIN (Nikolai KARAMZIN) Paris, A. Belin, then Galerie de Bossange père, 1819–1826. History of the Russian Empire. 11 vols. in-8 (20.5 x 12.3 cm), fawn half-calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilt motifs (Brigandat). Large copper-engraved map, enhanced with watercolour and folded; 9 folded genealogical tables of the various Russian dynasties. A few foxing spots. Provenance: Renouard de Bussière (bookplate bearing the motto ‘Faire et taire’).