Wialsewa, The Russian Gypsy: The Idol Of All Russia By Sergius Volkhovsky. An Uncommon Original Article From The Lady’s Realm – Circa 1909

Ask a Russian, no matter in what quarter of the earth you may meet him, if he knows Wialsewa. You are quite sure to get your answer in the light which comes into his eyes. His face will assume an expression of mingled longing and pleasure, and his voice will hum the weird strain of a gipsy song. If your Russian be rich, a soldier, and of a sentimental turn of mind, he will probably more than thank you if you could lead him to the presence fo the woman you have mentioned.’An uncommon original article (1909) – 4 pages, illustrated H:23.5 x W:16cm