Izmailov А.Е. Sochinenia [The Works], 2 vol., St Petersburg, Governmet Papers Provision Office Press, 1849.

Poems and prose by Russian fabulist, prose writer, Letters, Science, and Arts Lovers Free Society member Alexander Efimovich Izmailov (1779-1831). Alexander Smirdin"s edition in "The Complete Works of Russian authors" series. Original compound bindings: blind-stamped leather spine, coloured paper. Bookplate of G.A.Mishin affixed to books" endpapers. Owner"s inscription on front endpaper of vol.1: Rare. See Rubakin "Among books". vol.1. №1507. Second-hand booksellers" notes on back endpapers. Seals Петровское училище С.П.Б. купеческ. общества [Peter the Great School under Merchants Society, St Petersburg] in vol.2; press-cutting from a contemporary edition containing author details affixed to front endpaper. 16х11cm., 17.5х11.5cm., good condition: some staining. The edition is of collection value.