"Rare Album: Nikolaus I. Of Russia: A Letter Of Obedience And Donation To The Tsar, Dated 1850"
Rare obedience and donation album, dedicated to Russian Tsar Nicholas I, edition by Johann Gastl, Bruenn, 1850, written in German with numerous color lithographs, cover (front and back) - lithographs, printed in gold. The album was created from original designs by Joh.Gastl in addition to a gilt gift to Tsar Nikolaus I from the famous goldsmiths Mayerhofer and Klinkosch in Vienna.
Original title in German: "Ehrfuchtsvolle Huldigung Seiner Majestät NICOLAUS I dem erhabenen, hochherzigen, mächtigen Kaiser und Selbstherrscher go Reussen [...] in tiefster Unterwürfigkeit dargebracht von JOH. GASTL kk priv. 16 1/2
Dimensions: 42 x 52 cm
Condition: in good condition, corners of the cover slightly damaged