NICCOLÒ MACHIAVELLI (1469-1527) Gosudar' (Il Principe) i rassuzhdeniya na pervye tri knigi Tita Liviya [The Prince and Discourse on the First Three Books of Titus Livius]; translated from the Italian by N. Kurochkina. St Petersburg: published by 'Russkaya knizhnaya torgovlya'; printed by Tiblena i Co (Neklyudov), 1869 One of the first editions in Russian. [4], X, 502 p.; 21.5 × 15 cm. Bound in contemporary half leather, spine gilt. Good condition. Some wear to binding and spine, light soiling, top margin of title page trimmed, foxing. The celebrated work of Renaissance Florentine statesman Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527). One of the first editions in Russian. 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.