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Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Photographs by Marc Walter. (illustrator). Thames and Hudson. London. 2012. English language edition. First published in French in 2010. From the library of Alan Titchmarsh with his garden-inspired bookplate to inside of box. Hardback, oblong quarto; red cloth-bound boards, dust jacket, housed in clam-shell box. 360 pages. 336 illustrations, 289 in colour. English. 230x315mm. 2.5kg. Near fine, in fine dust jacket; very slight shelf wear to box, ex libris bookplate to inside of box. An illustrated album celebrating the beauty and spectacle of the Tsarskoye Selo Palace. The St. Petersburg residence was the Summer home of the Imperial family, including Catherine the Great, Alexander I and Nicolas II. Much was destroyed during the Second World War but has since been rebuilt. The book is filled with Marc Walter's photographs which capture the restored architecture, interiors and parkland, including the celebrated Amber Room, the Great Hall and the Agate Rooms. Beaux Books specialises in fine and rare books on art and culture in the 20th and 21st centuries. We welcome questions about our books and we are happy to provide any extra images. Buy with confidence from an experienced bookseller. 2012. English language edition. First published in French in 2010.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Hardback in the excellent dust-jacket and housed in the clamshell box. Landscape format with hundreds of superb quality colour photographs showcasing the treasures of the Catherine Palace, extensively rebuilt by Empress Elizabeth and then lavishly refurbished by Catherine the Great. A fine copy, with just a short split to the box to detract. NB: AS THIS IS A HEAVY BOOK AN EXTRA SHIPPING CHARGE MAY APPLY. Book.