KARAMZIN NIKOLAI (1766-1826) Istoriya Gosudarstva Rossiyskogo ['History of the Russian State'] 6th edition. In 12 volumes. St Petersburg: A. Smirdin; Typ. E. Prats, 1851-1853 (Polnoye sobranie sochineniy russkikh avtorov - Complete Works of Russian Authors). Twelve volumes, volumes 5-6 have no contemporary binding, the other volumes have contemporary half-leather bindings, assembled set. Condition: good overall; rubbing and soiling to bindings, tears and losses to leather along spines, occasional light stains and foxing in text, vol. 6 without title page. The monumental twelve-volume 'History of the Russian State', to which Nikolai Mikhailovich Karamzin (1766-1826) devoted the last twenty-two years of his life, covers the history of Russia from its origins to the early 17th century and remains one of the earliest and most influential comprehensive works on Russian history. At the buyer's request, we would be happy to provide a general condition report on 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.