HERZEN, Aleksandr Ivanovich. My Exile in Siberia. 2 vols. Hurst & Blackett. 1855
Name cut from corner of leading f.e.p. vol. I. Later 19th century maroon binder's cloth; sl. rubbed. t.e.g.
¶Tiurma i ssilka, 1854. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. This biographical work was first published in Russian in London. It was one of several works published at the Free Russia Press, which was founded by Herzen in 1854 to publish Russian works that were banned by the Tsarist regime. Exactly the same text as My Exile, but with the addition of 'in Siberia' on titlepage.
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