FROM N. TRÜBNER & Co.

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The Free Russian Press was established in London by Alexander Herzen in 1853. It began its publications with leaflets: (Yuryev Day, The Vision of St. Kondratiy). Following these, the following were released: "Baptized Property," "Interrupted Stories," "Prison and Exile," "Letters from France and Italy," "From the Other Shore," and finally, in 1855, the first book of "The Polar Star" was released. The sales of these books were insignificant until the release of the second book of "The Polar Star" in 1856. However, during 1856 and the first half of 1857, all publications of the Free Russian Press in London sold out. We then proposed to Mr. Herzen that he grant us the right to publish the second edition of his works and "The Polar Star." For his part, Z. Swietosławski established a Russian press at the Universal Printing Office, 178 & 179 High Holborn, from which came the new editions of Iskander’s works, the first three books of "The Polar Star," a translation of Iskander's letters to Linton ("The Old World and Russia"), "December 14," and "Emperor Nicholas."