MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Historical overview of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1802-1902. Saint Petersburg, Partnership R. Golike and A. Vilborg, 1902. [7], 206, 34 p.: illustrated [26]; 36х26 cm

Publisher’s binding, numerous illustrations. Minor soil, cover detached, missing spine Anniversary issue. Describes the structure of the Ministry, the history of its existence since the early ages and an overview of the main events of Russian Foreign Affairs in the 19th century. Illustrative and archival materials from: Grand Duke Nikolai Mikhailovich, Count P.K. Benckendorff, Prince K.A. Gorchakov, Baron and Baroness Budberg, Y.S. Nechaev-Maltsev, Count P.E. Palen, Count S.D. Sheremetev and many other statesmen and representatives of diplomatic families.