Brockhaus & Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary — Volume IIA (1891)

Rare Imperial Russian Antique Encyclopedia

Title: Энциклопедический словарь (Encyclopedic Dictionary)
Volume: IIA (4th volume overall)
Publishers: F. A. Brockhaus (Leipzig) & I. A. Efron (St. Petersburg)
Editor: Professor I. E. Andreevsky
Place of Publication: St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Printer: Typography of I. A. Efron
Year: 1891
Language: Russian (pre-reform Cyrillic orthography)
Binding: Original antique hardcover with ornate gold-stamped spine
Condition: Complete vintage interior with original binding. Spine shows visible wear and loss at the top, hinges tender but holding. Pages, engravings, and maps remain in remarkably good condition for their age. Please review photos carefully.

Description

Authentic 1891 Imperial Russian edition of the legendary Brockhaus & Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, one of the most important encyclopedic projects of the Russian Empire.

This Volume IIA covers entries from “Ауто” to “Банки” and represents a remarkable example of late 19th-century Russian scholarship, printing, and bookmaking. The Brockhaus & Efron encyclopedia became famous for its academic depth, literary quality, and exceptional illustrations, with contributions from some of the greatest intellectual figures of Imperial Russia.

The encyclopedia included work by renowned scientists, philosophers, and scholars such as:

• Dmitri Mendeleev
• Vladimir Solovyov
• Leading historians, geographers, and cultural figures of the era

Today, original Brockhaus & Efron volumes are highly collectible historical artifacts and essential pieces of Russian publishing history.

Features & Highlights

Detailed Fold-Out Maps

Includes original multi-page color maps, including:

• Physical Map of Africa
• Detailed Map of the Baltic Sea

High-Quality Illustrations

Contains detailed engravings, lithographs, and black-and-white plates depicting:

• Historical landmarks
• Religious architecture
• Monasteries of Mount Athos
• Geographic and scientific subjects

Original Imperial Binding

Retains its authentic 19th-century decorative binding with gold-stamped spine design characteristic of prestigious Imperial Russian editions.

Condition Report

Interior

• Text clean and legible
• Maps remain vibrant with minimal foxing
• Illustrations and plates well preserved
• Complete collectible interior

Binding

• Original antique binding present
• Noticeable spine wear and loss at the top
• Hinges delicate but intact
• Suitable for restoration or display in current condition

About the Edition

The Brockhaus & Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary remains one of the greatest reference works produced in Imperial Russia and is valued by:

• Collectors of antiquarian books
• Historians of the Russian Empire
• Researchers of 19th-century publishing
• Cartography and map collectors
• Libraries and archives

A rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of Russian intellectual and cultural history.

Shipping

• Secure moisture-protected packaging
• Heavy-duty protective shipping box
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