Numismatics and used books. "Empire" on Nov. 21

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November 21 at the Auction House, "Empire" contains the largest collection auctions: Numismatic № 7 - «Orders, medals and coins of Imperial Russia »and antiquarian auction № 4« antiquarian books, maps, autographs, cards ».

Top-lots of numismatic auction

Bidding this fall showed that the continuing growth of interest in the collectibles market come new buyers, and collection material does not appear in circulation, sufficient to meet demand and the increasing importance again is the investment component of the proposed items.

Among the presented coins draw your attention to the so-called "Pugachevsky ruble" - the legendary coin of the excellent safety and excellent provenance. From the collection of Dr. Robert Hesselgesser. From the collection of Irwin Goodman (February 1991 lot 465) that this is the ruble was named "Pugachevsky" among collectors due to the fact that the date embossed on it - "1771", is immediately before the dates of the Pugachev Rebellion (Peasants War 1773 -1775 gg.). And because of the lack of mandatory portrait or monogram reigned at the time of Empress Catherine II, found in all the other coins of the time of her reign.

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Tinf without the denomination in 1707 - an extremely rare coin in a better position than those in the State Hermitage Museum - will decorate any, the most demanding collection.

Coins during the reign of Nicholas II in a state
"PROOF" improve the quality of any of the collection.

Among the awards certainly deserve your attention a set of symbols of the Order of White Eagle, with swords during the interim government - such kits were rarely used. Premium neck as a medal "For Courage" with a portrait of Czar Alexander III of peacemaker is a real rarity, since at that time Russia did not engage in any war, and awarding such medals have been isolated.

It is extremely interesting proposal is to award the officers' sword, made in the workshop of the famous St. Petersburg masters Shafa, who along with their historical backgrounds, and has a modern history - she visited briefly in the possession of pop star Michael Jackson, but remained in Russia as a "cultural value .

Historical curiosities are unique "open-sheet" with the autograph of the Empress Catherine II to the post of Russia's consul and rare, in excellent preservation, the diploma of the nobility of Ivan Simonov, Russian scientist and traveler.

Top lots secondhand auction

We are glad to present you a collection of the auction number 4, antiquarian books, maps, autographs, cards ", which will be held November 21, 2009 at 15.30 in the hotel« Marriott »Moscow Royal Aurora at ul. Petrovka, 11/20. At the tender will be submitted to 311 lots, includes a collection of traditions - the antique and second-hand books, history, history of religion, military affairs, picture books, maps, books with autographs and cards issued mainly in Russia in XVIII-XX centuries. And representing an absolute collector's interest.

I would like to draw your attention to the following most interesting position.

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Among the books of XVIII century note - a rare edition of "Description pehotnago polkovago ranks razdelennago in three parts: with all necessary ktomu notes in 1755" (Lot number 7), as well as the publication that was part of the register of banned books - St. Maarten, LK On the errors and the truth, or appeal mankind's kind kovseobschemu beginning of knowledge: The writing, which was called doubtful remarkable research them and neprestannyya their error, and along the path by which they should have to march to the acquisition of physical evidence, the origin of good and evil, about man, the nature of the real, the immaterial nature, and nature of the sacred, on the basis of political rule, the power of sovereigns, of civil and criminal justice, the sciences, languages and artistic /[PI insurance]. M.: Dependent typographic Company: Printing I. Lopukhin, 1785. (Lot number 12).

The undoubtedly a collector's interest: A Book of Russian poet, a distinguished playwright and political activist Kapnist, VV Yabed: Comedy in five acts. Petersburg.: Dependent g. Krutitskago.: Imperial Printing House, 1798. Our sample with frontispiece, letters to Kapnist AM Krutitsy and YA Neledinskogo-Mielec to Kapnist, which is a rarity. (Lot number 16), and Lot number 35 - The second book of the popular anthology of Pushkin pores "Polar Star" in 1824-th year, which included the publication of A. Pushkin, Vasily Zhukovsky, EA Baratynsky, A. Delvig, P. Vyazemsky.

The undoubted fact-lot auction is a rare set of publications in the monuments of old Russian church and civil architecture /text IM Snegiryov; status. A. Martynov: [18 Temp.] MM: Printing August Seeds, 1846-1859. (lot number 57) (NB number 566. Solovyov. № 100. № 143. Obolyaninov. № 2365).

An unusually interesting collection of rare books on the history and genealogy of the Russian nobility (Lots № 106-118) - Records pertaining to the kind of nobility Golohvastov. M., 1848.; Likharev, MP Alphabetical list of noble families of Ryazan province. 1893.; Savelov, LM Pedigree nobles Savelova: (Progeny Andros). M., 1892.; Savelov, LM Rhode Ephraim. St. Petersburg, 1900.; Savelov, LM Don nobles Kuteinikova. M, 1899.; Krupensky, AN Full list of persons elected by the nobility bassarabskim at regional, provincial and district positions since joining Bessarabia to Russia Empire in 1912. SPb., 1912.; [Borozdin, KM] Experience the historical genealogy Divov. SPb., 1841. and others.

Greater attention should be given a book from the library of the outstanding Russian architect, academician Alexei Shchusev. (Lots № 119-121), lot number 120 - a copy autographed by the author and dedication AV Schuseva on the front page - St George, V. Suzdal Rizpolozhensky nunnery: Historical and archaeological description. Vladimir: Publication Abbess Seraphim, 1900.

Also interesting selection of books on the Jewish question in Russia (Lots № 142-148).

Of periodicals beginning of the twentieth century, would like to mention lot number 176 - a compilation of issues of the journal Golden Fleece. Feature exhibited kit is that № 1-3 for 1906 represented a rare, for the Russian art of bookbinding individual tissue cover, ornamental design which is hand-done embroidery.
From the wonderful collection of Russian avant-garde books big book deserves the attention of Vladimir Mayakovsky Syphilis. Tiflis: Zakkniga, 1926.; Decorated A. Rodchenko. (Lot number 233).

The evidence provided in the collection of maps and plans note the Plan Capital City of St. Petersburg. Engraver A. Savinkov. SPb., 1810.

Numismatic auction № 7 "Orders, medals and coins of Imperial Russia" held 21 November 2009.
Auction Catalog: http://www.auction-imperia.ru/auction/7.htm
Date and time of the auction: November 21 at 12.30
Place auction: The auction will take place in hotel "Marriott" MOSCOW ROYAL AURORA. Moscow, st. Petrovka 11/20

secondhand auction № 4, antiquarian books, maps, autographs, postcards "
on 21 November 2009.
Auction Catalog: http://www.auction-imperia.ru/book/4.htm
Date and time of the auction: November 21 at 15.30
Place auction: The auction will take place in hotel "Marriott" MOSCOW ROYAL AURORA. Moscow, st. Petrovka 11/20

Viewing the collection will take place from 10 th to 20 th November at our office at ul. Ostozhenka 3 /14 from 11 to 20.00

Remember that you can buy printed catalogs upcoming auctions in our office or request a catalog sent by mail (e-mail: info@auction-imperia.ru ), on Sundays our publications can be found in the numismatic club at the Academic.

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And where you can see the results of bidding? I am interested in lot number 36 diploma. Many thanks in advance!

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November 21 at the Auction House, "Empire" held numismatic auction number 7 "Orders, medals and coins of Imperial Russia" and antiquarian auction number 4, antiquarian books, maps, autographs, postcards.

Remember that December 10 will club auction number 5 in the directory which traditionally includes lots of antiquarian and numismatic strings.
Collectible Auctions held in the auction house on January 23 2010.

Numismatic auctions on November 21 showed a high interest of buyers to the high-level collectors' items. Thus, among the coins of greatest demand extensive collection of coins as PROOF.
1 ruble 1909 AG-DL was sold for 320,000 rubles., And 1 ruble 1911 AG-DL to 300000 rubles. The famous "Pugachevsky" ruble was sold for 3000000 rub.
Of the lots faleristicheskoy subject matter, we note the sale badge of the Order of the White Eagle, with swords, issued in a short period of the Provisional Government, which was bought for 1100000 rub. and the medal "For the salvation of dying" "Aw" period of the reign of Alexander III of 700000 rubles.
Categorical top lot of this auction was the sword of the sample 1881/1909, the "Anna's arms for bravery," which the company produced "Schaaf and Sons. In addition to its rarity, a saber allocated unusual provenance: it is its AV Korzhakov presented to Michael Jackson. This item was purchased for 460,000 rubles.
Auction House ended the year 4-m secondhand auction, which was held on the same day . Of the exposed 312 lots were sold to 80%.
The most expensive sale became the subject of a rare edition of J. Snegiryov "Russian Antiquity in the monuments of church and civil architecture" in 1859 (Lot 57). The first 12 of the 18 notebooks went under the hammer for 360 000 rubles. Traded at the auction rare first edition of "denunciations" V. Kapnist, 1798 (Lot 16), although a copy was not in very good condition, was present in the frontispiece, as well as letters to Kapnist Krutitskii and Yu Neledinskomu-Mielec that relates it to the number of rare. At the start of 60 000 rubles. book was sold for 140 000 rubles.
Several interesting lots was attended among Russian books of XX century. This Lot 272 - "My Paris" Ehrenburg El Lissitzky in the design and preserved, that happens very rarely, dust jacket. Since the launch of 15 000 rubles. book went to the buyer for 50 000 rubles. Lot 217 - "Twelve Blok illustrated Yuri Annenkov, copy number 187 on laid paper from among 300 numbered copies. With well-preserved block instance was the lack of rough restoration spine that did not prevent him from being sold for 50 000 rubles.