Russian aristocrat (1693–1740) who reigned as Empress of Russia from 1730 to 1740. Untranslated manuscript DS in Cyrillic, signed “Anna,” one page, 7 x 9, 1731. Impressively double-matted and framed with a large portrait to an overall size of 23 x 19.75. Central vertical and horizontal folds and light scattered staining, otherwise fine condition. A scarce and boldly penned example. RR Auction COA.
