LUKASH, Ivan. The Flames of Moscow. New York: MacMillan Co., 1930.

First Edition. Translated from the Russian by Natalie Duddington. Historical novel of Russian history including the assassination of Tsar Paul, Napoleon's invasion of Moscow, the triumphant entrance of the Russian army into Paris. "The tale centers about Koshelev, a Captain of the Guards, but there are innumerable characters of all ranks of life coming and going - humble guardsmen, officers, a coach maker, a nun - jostling each other in the tragi-comedy that was Russia in the early 19th Century." Very Good, firmly bound volume despite webbing showing at inner hinges, in nearly Very Good dustjacket, half inch chip at top spine end, short closed tears.

Price: $45.00