Complete Set of 3: Russian Badges, Medals, and Insignia. Reference volumes. From the library of Nathaniel Tarn.

V.D. Krivtsov

Published by Avers, Moscow, 1995

About this Item

Three-volume reference set--Avers Nos.1-3 (Moscow, 1995-1997), the definitive illustrated guide to Russian and Imperial orders, medals, insignia, and jetons. Each volume richly photographed, with bilingual captions and valuations. This set comes from the personal library of Nathaniel Tarn (1928-2024)-renowned poet, translator, and anthropologist-containing his handwritten notes and annotations, reflecting his deep interest in global cultures and numismatic history. Clean, tight copies with minimal wear; strong bindings and bright pages throughout.

A rare and complete set, scarce in the West-especially with personal marginalia from a noted scholar and collector.

Authors: V.D. Krivtsov, V. V. Derevyanko et al.
Publisher: Avers (Moscow)
Years: 1995-1997
Special attributes: Complete 3-volume set, illustrated, with Tarn provenance and notes
Topic: Russian Imperial medals, military orders, numismatics, reference
Subject: History / Collecting / Military Decorations
Keywords: Russian medals, badges, orders, decorations, Imperial Russia, Tarn library, numismatic reference
Condition: Excellent overall; light shelf wear only, bindings firm, interiors clean with scattered handwritten notes.

Location: Nt525nt9.

Seller Inventory # 197821810347

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complete Set of 3: Russian Badges, Medals, and Insignia. Reference volumes. From the library of Nathaniel Tarn.
• Publisher: Avers, Moscow
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: Russian
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Yes, illustrated.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Weight: 7 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Commemorative
  • Collecting/Connoisseurship
  • Militaria
  • Numismatics