"Antiquarian Books" № 6, "Orders, medals and coins of Imperial Russia" № 9

[Imperia]

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Auction House, "Empire" is pleased to present you a collection of the April auction «Orders, medals and coins of imperial Russia» № 9 and «antiquarian books, maps, autographs, graphics» № 6. Continuing a tradition of our auctions, auction house formed a significant collection, rich as rare items for the most discerning collectors and not so substantial in value, but has undeniable historical and collectible value.

Dear collectors and lovers of antiquarian books!

 We invite you to auction number 6, antiquarian books, maps, autographs, Graphics », who on 17 April 2010 . at 15.00.

We draw your attention to the following lots:

Lot № 2 - The first lifetime collection of works of Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov (1711-1765), undertaken at the initiative of the author. [St. Petersburg.]: Printed at the Imperial Academy of Sciences, 1751., Estimeyt 120 000-130 000 rub.;
Lot № 9 - The first edition, undertaken by the Academy of Sciences, Radzivilovskogo or Koenigsberg list "Tale of Bygone Years", implementation II Taubert and IS Barkov. SPb., 1767.,

estimeyt 80 000-90 000 rub.;
Lot number 23 - Complete, includes 65 etchings colored copy of the publication description of persons celebrations that occurred in 1626 February 5, the marriage of Sovereign Tsar and Grand Duke Mikhail Fyodorovich, with the empress Eudoxia Tsaritsa Lukyanovna, of the genus Streshnyov. - M.: in type. Plato Beketov, 1810.,

estimeyt 250 000-260 000 rub.;
Lot number 30 - Telescope: Journal of Modern Education, edited by Nicholas Nadezhdin. 5 parts for 1831-1832 years. In which the printed reviews of the product AS Pushkin: Eugene Onegin, "Kazbek", "Gypsies", "Caucasus", "Signs", "Ruslan and Lyudmila, as well as fragments of poems," Kazbek "," Signs ", a fragment of the novel" Eugene Onegin "and the poem" Gypsies, as well as criticism of the book, NV Gogol's "Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka"

estimeyt 70 000-80 000 rub.;
Lot number 47 - Suite for the first year of publication: Russian gold leaf, published by imperial permission, Vasily Timm. SPb., 1851., Estimeyt 30 000-36 000 rub.;
Lots № 90-94 - a compilation of books and guides on the Volga, from which we mention Lot № 91 - Razmadze, AS Volga [from Nizhny Novgorod to Astrakhan]. - Kyiv: S. Kulzhenko, [1896].,

estimeyt 28 000-32 000 rub.;
Lot number 111 - the centenary of tea firm B. Perlov and Sons. (1787 -1887 PM) Historical and statistical sketch. - M, 1897. In podnosnom tselnokozhanom publishing bound, estimeyt 25 000-2600 0 rub.;
Lot № 164 - Set of publication: The Great War in images and pictures of Ed. Iv. Lazarev, LM Savelova: [14 vol.]. - M.: D.Ya. Makovsky, of the T-type. AI Mamontov, 1914-1917., Estimeyt 65 000-68 000 rub.
Lot № 272 - Shchukin, J., Magidson, A. Making mass celebrations and demonstrations. - M., L.: OGIZ-IZOGIZ, 1932.,

estimeyt 3 000-4 000 rubles.
Lot № 315 - City of St. Petersburg with an indication of streets, embankments, squares and so on. Since naming since March 7, 1880 to September 1, 1904, as well as all city property, water and shoals at the mouth of the Neva River. Prepared in 1904 by order of the St. Petersburg city administration in accordance with regulations of the City Duma. Rare large format plan on fabric, in a perfect condition,

estimeyt 15 000-20 000 rub.


Everybody is welcome, and remind you that the next Club auction № 7 will be held on April 8. The auction catalog will be presented on our site.

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As always, at the numismatic auction items are presented in a broad chronological range from ancient coins to modern numismatic rarities. However, the main focus is the coins of the Russian Empire. At the beginning of the auction should pay attention to very rare ruble in 1705 and half a ruble in 1710 Top-lots are mint coins Tauride: 10 and 20 cents in 1787 exceptional value are extremely rare platinum 6 rubles in 1835, issued a circulation of only 107 pieces . In addition to coins, the interest is represented by two gold medals into the memory of peace with Turkey in 1774 and 1791 in the amazing sound.

Indisputed collectors' rarities are an early sign of the Order of St. Anne 2 nd degree and star of the Order of St. Andrew's in transition, made in silver, but old-fashioned intended for stripes on his uniform.

Great historical significance autograph naval commander Fyodor Ushakov, documents bearing his signature is extremely rare.

It is important to note sets the Order of White Eagle, the firm of William Kabel in 1864, and St. Anne's 1-st degree of "Edward" the beginning of the twentieth century. Case in excellent times, rare regimental signs: 12 th Lancers, Belgorod His Majesty the Emperor of Austria King of Hungary Franz Joseph I of the regiment and the sign of the 3rd Battery 19-Artillery Brigade.

Extremely attractive proposition is the gold medal "For Diligence" Emperor Alexander III.

The auction brought a vast collection of objects of the Soviet era. Several characters OSS, including a rare sign of "Excellence in Socialist Competition fishing industry of the USSR. Trial 10 kopecks in 1947 and a rare example of workmanship - 20 cents in 1990 LMD.

In addition to items of numismatics and faleristics on this auction is well represented by military-historical trend of collecting, including collectors' weapons.

                       In recent years, prices have dropped a bit, and anyone who bought an interesting, quality items, now that the price went back on the rise, (which is the experience of recent European antique auctions) can sell it with a substantial profit.

           There is no good reason to note that in general antiques do not become cheaper. Specialists and dealers expect a substantial increase in supply at a significantly reduced price, with the advent of the "second wave of crisis, when the owners are in need of finance, will massively sell their collections, but the real picture is, in practice, looks completely different. In fact, only cheaper items of the lower level.

           Market serious antiques again remains strong and continues to a normal to feel the complete absence of panic. All the evidence suggests that if someone saves or augment funds with those or other tools, antiques, perhaps, best of all. Also, importantly, it is a pleasure to owners - not only money, it's - beauty.