First Edition. Exlibrary markings. Publication dates 1847-53. Third volume published by Hahn in Berlin; other two in Hanover. Volumes are in the French language. Full embossed leather over boards is heavily worn, with spines repaired/reinforced using cloth tape. Tape has split at joints between spine/back and spine/front. Pages tanned, clean, with many drawings. Binding and hinges on each volume are sound. ; Haxthausen (1792-1866) was a German agricultural scientist, economist, lawyer, writer, and collector of folk songs. This multivolume set describes conditions in Russia noted during his 1843 visit. Ex-Library; 9.25" tall; 1252 pages.