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CATHERINE II MANUSCRIPT D.S.

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CATHERINE II MANUSCRIPT D.S.
<b>352. CATHERINE II </b>(1762 - 1796)<b> </b>"Catherine The Great", Czarina of Russia who murdered her husband Peter III and proclaimed herself Czarina (1762). She added huge tracts of land to the Russian Empire, while suppressing the peasants and serfs within her realm. Very attractive, scarce manuscript<b> </b>D.S. "<i>Ekaterina</i>" 1p. lg.<b> </b>folio, an award from the Russian consulate bestowing an honor to the Naples government. Co-signed by Duke F. N. Golytzin, boldly signed by Catherine and adorned with a huge 5 1/2" round intact wax paper seal. With the integral fair copy in Latin attached at verso. A central vertical fold, otherwise in very fine condition. A mostattractive example, perfect for display. <b>$1,200-1,500</b>