Abbeville Press St. Petersburg Architecture of the Tsars Orloff Shvidkovsky Hardcover Book 1996

St. Petersburg: Architecture of the Tsars by Dmitri Shvidkovsky with photographs by Alexander Orloff, published by Abbeville Press. This comprehensive first edition hardcover explores the imperial grandeur of the city through detailed text and stunning photography, covering eras from Peter the Great to Nicholas I. The volume features a dark blue cloth-bound cover with embossed lettering and decorative endpapers illustrating historical scenes of the Neva River. An essential reference for enthusiasts of Russian history, neoclassical design, and urban architecture. Measurements: • Height: 13 • Width: 11 • Thickness: 1.5