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STARSHAYA I MENSHAYA [THE ELDER AND THE YOUNGER] A comedy in one act. February 14, 1875: [poster]. St. Petersburg: Lit. N. Breze, 1875. – [1] p.; 49.5x30.5 cm. Framed.

Lot 675
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Illustration by N. Bogdanov. Chromolithography. In good condition. Minor creases and stains. Cast: Prince I.M. Golitsyn, Countess M.E. Kleinmichel, M.A. Kossikovskaya, I.S. Maltsev, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich, Baron Fredericks, Baron Meyendorff, and others. A play by Fyodor Dostoevsky’s older brother, Mikhail Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1820-1864), performed by members of high society.


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