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(RUSSIAN NAVY) digaut, m.

Portfolio containing 41 artful photographs of the Russian fleet engaged in maritime maneuvers. Albumen prints, 6 3/4x9 3/4 inches (17.3x24.6 cm.), each with a caption, in Cyrillic, on mount recto identifying the vessels and/or activity; one with the hand stamp "N. Digaut" on mount recto and each with numeric notations on mount verso. Folio-size folding jacket, gilt-lettered brown cloth; soiled and worn. 1884

  • Notes: A rather fascinating period document depicting a variety of Russian military vessels, with dramatic views of cannonballs being fired and multi-masted tall ships in smoke-filled waters. Includes views of local recreational sailboats, too.

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May 20, 2004 12:00 AM EDT
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