1916 WWI Russian Imperial Military Journal Romanov School Nicholas II Photo Page

by Бахтин, Бернштейн, Евсеев, Магнитский, Острогорский, Перельман, Писарев, Симонов

$750 · Offered by eBay · No longer available

The Pedagogical Collection (1916, January–June) is a valuable antique volume from the official monthly journal of the Main Directorate of Military Educational Institutions of the Russian Empire. Printed in Petrograd during World War I, this six-issue convolute holds significant historical, pedagogical, and military value. This genuine 1916 volume contains a scarce historical photo (originally taken in the late 1880s) printed directly on the page, showing the future Emperor Nicholas II as Tsesarevich during a private chemistry lesson.Famous Historical Figures: Features legendary Russian scientist Prof. N. Beketov (pioneer of physical chemistry) and the Emperor's chief military tutor, Gen. G. Danilovich. SPECTACULAR PROVENANCE: THE SAMARA ROMANOV GYMNASIUM STAMP This specific volume features the original pre-revolutionary library stamps of the Samara Romanov Men's Gymnasium (Самарская Романовская мужская гимназия). The Royal Connection: This elite school was named in 1913 by imperial decree to honor the 300th Anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty. Having a Romanov school stamp inside a book featuring a rare photo of Emperor Nicholas II creates an incredible, poetic synergy for collectors. After the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, the school was shut down, and imperial libraries were systematically purged or burned. Books bearing the "Romanov" name and military content were top targets for destruction. The survival of this intact volume with its original stamps is an absolute miracle. П

• Publisher: Russian Empire
• Year: 1916
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair

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