852 - PERIOD OF PETER THE GREAT

PERIOD OF PETER THE GREAT Excerpt from a handwritten letter addressed to Peter I. [1700s]. 1 p.; 20.5 x 16 cm The author reports that on 2 April he received a letter from the Tsar concerning uniforms and money for a battalion arriving in St Petersburg. He asks the Tsar to grant him the inheritance of his uncle’s villages, which his grandfather had received for his service, so as not to lose them. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.