Item #319330 The game of diplomacy / by Baron de Schelking. Eugeni Nikolaevich Shel king, 1858-.

The game of diplomacy / by Baron de Schelking

1918, 1st edition. London: Hutchinson & Co. Previous owner's signature. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #319330

Date is suggested. Physical description: [2], 255, [1] p., [4] leaves of plates: front., ports.; 23 cm.
Notes: On spine: "The game of diplomacy by a European diplomat".
The 1st London edition (Hutchinson & Co., 1918) was published anonymously. With a half-title page. American edition (New York, The Macmillan company) has title: Recollections of a Russian diplomat: the suicide of monarchies (William II and Nicholas II). Subjects:
Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia 1868-1918. William II, German Emperor 1859-1941. Diplomacy. World politics 1900-1918. World War, 1914-1918 Causes.
World War, 1914-1918 Diplomatic history. Europe Politics and government 1871-1918. Russia Foreign relations. Europe Foreign relations 1871-1918.
Europe History 1871-1918.
Genre: Illustrated.

Price: €50.00