National library in The Hague robbed of 6 rare Russian books - DutchNews.nl

Six rare, first editions of 19th-century works by Russian poet, writer and playwright Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin were stolen from the Dutch National Library in 2023, the library said on Friday, issuing a public appeal to find the missing volumes. The books are invaluable. Authorities say the theft is linked to a Georgian criminal group.

First edition classics have been lost.

Six of Pushkin's 19th-Century Works Vanish from National Library of the Netherlands

Six rare 19th-century books by Russian literary giant Aleksandr Pushkin were stolen from the National Library of the Netherlands (KB) in 2023, the library announced, prompting a public appeal for help in their recovery. The missing volumes are first editions, considered invaluable cultural heritage items.Law enforcement agencies believe the theft may be connected to a Georgian organized crime group specializing in stealing rare books from librar…

National library in The Hague robbed of 6 rare Russian books - DutchNews.nl

National library in The Hague robbed of 6 rare Russian books