Book collector John M. Constantinoff was probably an employee of the Russian embassy in Brussels and later lived in New York and Hollywood. His collection of about 3,000 Russian books came to Stanford in 1987. Collection consists of records, primarily concerning his Russian book collection. Includes dealer and auction catalogs (including material concerning the sale of the Imperial Library), correspondence, receipts, and card catalog of collection.

8.75 Linear Feet

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