Lot 445
Catherine the Great (1726-1796). Empress of Russia. After deposing her estranged husband, Catherine named herself empress. Though she managed to extend the empire and "westernize" the nation, her reign was marked by misery among peasants.
Document Signed ("Yekaterina"). As Empress. In Cyrillic. One page with integral blanks, oblong quarto, Moscow, February 26, 1763. In black ink. Docketed on integral blank. Gilt detail to paper edges. With one light horizontal fold at center, a few pinholes at upper right, rough and slightly soiled edges. Overall, in very good to fine condition.
Shortly after her coronation in September of 1762, Catherine signs this imperial decree addressed to "Our Court Office" ordering the office to give the old and tattered livery to liveried servants in lieu of a reward. Further, the donation is to be considered as an expenditure.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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