Russian writer and political thinker (1812-1870) whose work holds an important place in the great Russian literary canon. Signed book: Nouvelle Phase de la Litterature Russe. Bruxelles et Gand: C. Muquardt, 1864. Paperback, 6 x 8.75, 81 pages. Signed (in the third person as "The Author") and inscribed on the title page in crisp ink, "Monsieur Acollas, Souvenir affect de la part de l'Auteur, 13 Avril 1866, Geneva." Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: G/None, with chips and small tears to edges, several sections detached from binding, and heavy wear to the blank wrappers. The recipient was likely French professor of jurisprudence Emile Acollas (1826-1891), one of the founders of the League of Peace and Freedom in 1867. A scarce and desirable literary autograph.
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