Robert K Massie Appraisal

Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert K. Massie (Hardcover Edition)

This is a hardcover edition of the 1967 biography 'Nicholas and Alexandra' written by Robert K. Massie. The book features its original dust jacket, which is designed with a striking color-block motif representing the Russian flag (white, blue, and red) at the top, containing the title in serif typography. Below the title is a subtitle reading 'An Intimate Account of the Last of the Romanovs and the Fall of Imperial Russia,' followed by a black silhouette of the Imperial Russian Double-Headed Eagle crest. The physical condition shows visible wear consistent with age, including shelf wear at the edges, bumping and minor tearing at the top left and bottom right corners of the dust jacket, and some yellowing/foxing on the white portions of the paper. There is a slight darkening or staining visible on the left side of the front cover. Based on the design, this appears to be an early printing from late 1960s or early 1970s, likely published by Atheneum. The binding appears intact, though the spine edge shows signs of rubbing. This work is considered a seminal Pulitzer-Prize winning historical biography, noted for its detailed exploration of the Romanov family and the impact of hemophilia on the Russian Revolution.