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The World in Miniature: Russia : being a description of the character, manners, customs, dress, diversions, and other peculiarities of the different nations, inhabiting the Russian Empire

Editor Frederic Shoberl British
Publisher Rudolph Ackermann, London British
Printer Green British
1822–23
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  • Title: The World in Miniature: Russia : being a description of the character, manners, customs, dress, diversions, and other peculiarities of the different nations, inhabiting the Russian Empire
  • Editor: Frederic Shoberl (British, London 1775–1853)
  • Publisher: Rudolph Ackermann, London (British, active 1794–1832)
  • Printer: Green (British, active 1820s)
  • Date: 1822–23
  • Medium: Illustrations: hand-colored engravings
  • Dimensions: 5 11/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 9/16 in. (14.5 x 9 x 4 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, transferred from the Library
  • Object Number: 44.501
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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