[Victoria Federovna, Grand Duchess]

square 8vo (138 x 115mm.), illuminated manuscript on vellum, parallel text in Church Slavonic and English, 58 leaves, with decorative headpieces and vignettes, 4 etched metal plates signed by Nozal, each with green silk guards, binding by Asprey of London, square ebony boards with engraved metal centre- and cornerpieces, decorative enamel panel in pink-shaded blue and white and 4 moonstones set into upper cover, two clasps, gilt edges, in velvet-lined black folding box, small crack on lower cover

Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg, later Grand Duchess Victoria Federovna of Russia (1876-1936); sale, Sotheby's, 21 November 1967, lot 621, to Sawyer

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."

The last metal plate is inscribed "Fait par │ S.A.I. Victoria │ Grande Duchesse │ de Russie │ Jacques Nozal │ Julie Nozal │ achevé en 1929 St Briac". Victoria and her husband Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich settled after the Russian Revolution in France, at Saint-Briac in Brittany.