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Russian Empire.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Otchet Ministerstva Vnutrennikh Del za 1830 god [Report of the Ministry of Interior Affairs for 1830]. [St Petersburg, 1830], folio, manuscript in Russian in ink on paper, written in a clear administrative hand, decorative title-page surmounted by double-headed imperial eagle, 7 tables at end (some folding), contemporary red straight-grained morocco gilt, lettered in gilt on upper cover, flat spine gilt, gilt edges, a few leaves shaved at foredge, one table slightly torn without loss, joints cracked, binding slightly rubbed
Finland. Spiski s raznykh bumag po grazhdansk[oy] i voennoy chastyam za 1830 1831 god [Lists from various papers on civil and military parts for 1830 and 1831]. [St Petersburg, 1830-1831], folio, manuscript in Russian in ink on paper, written in several clear administrative hands, contemporary green morocco gilt, red morocco lettering-piece on spine, lower joint cracked, extremities rubbed
together 2 volumes
together 2 volumes
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Two remarkable manuscript volumes concerning the administration of the Russian Empire. The first volume contains diverse and fascinating details about the finance, administration and organisation of the Ministry of the Interior, including some reports on the Jews in the Ukraine.
The second volume contains copies of the official communications between Nicholas I, his minister Count Robert Ivanovich Rehbinder, and the Governor of Finland.