Partial partly-printed vellum DS, in Cyrillic, one page, 18.75 x 7.5, 1768. The lower portion of a larger document, retaining its beautiful crisply embossed white paper seal to the left side. The document is signed in Cyrillic by Empress Catherine of Russia, and countersigned at the conclusion by her son, Paul, in his capacity as General Admiral. The document features attractively engraved borders incorporating various decorations and vignettes. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, a central vertical fold, and Catherine's signature very light but fully legible; Paul's signature is so faint it is almost indiscernible. Paul would succeed his mother as emperor of Russia upon her death in 1796.
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