Incredibly scarce DS, in Russian, signed “K. Faberge,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 26, 1916. A receipt concerning stock shares reads, in full (translated): “By producing the shares of ‘limited liability partnership K. Faberge’ and by presenting this receipt, the above named partnership is committed to give Otto Bayer 3 fully paid for shares of the ‘limited liability partnership K. Faberge’ worth five thousand rubles each, numbers five hundred eighty six through five hundred eighty eight (#586-588), totaling fifteen thousand rubles (15000 R).” Signed at the conclusion, “K. Faberge,” and countersigned at the bottom, “E. Faberge,” his son, Eugene Faberge. Central horizontal and vertical fold, uniform toning to page, scattered spotting, and some light creases, otherwise very good condition. The following year, during the October Revolution, the company would be taken over as all private capital was outlawed. Karl was forced to flee to Germany, while Eugene escaped by foot and sleigh to Finland. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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