Description
Click here to see our other books! Velvet Photograph Album None c1825 None : None 19" by 14.5" Unpaginated SUMMARY A sumptuous photography album bound in rich blue velvet with golden decoration designed for the Russian Royal Family of the early nineteenth century. A truly unique album. Decorative Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage : £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION With the Imperial cipher of Elizabeth Alexeievna and Maria Feodorovna to the front board. This symbol was used between 1801 and 1825 for the Empresses. Elizabeth Alexeievna was Empress of Russia whilst she was married to Emperor Alexander I, whom she wed when fourteen. Maria Feodorovna was her mother-in-law, the Empress, senior to Elizabeth. Both of Elizabeth's children tragically died in infancy. Alexander I ruled for twenty-four years, and was succeeded by his brother Nicholas I. Bound in beautiful full royal blue velvet, with decorative embellishment in gold across the boards. The royal monogram is in gilt to the front board. Photographs have been removed from the album, leaving it ready for future memories. This would make a remarkable wedding or christening gift for one with befitting initials. CONDITION In a sumptuous full velvet binding with gold decoration and functioning clasps. Externally generally smart; joints are worn and tender, with rear board particularly strained and near loose. However, the boards themselves are in marvellous condition. Internally, both hinges are strained. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd mark. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques