the covers of bird's eye maple, the front with a raised central oval medallion later engraved with Roman numeral 50 and Russian inscription 'To Ivan Dmitrievitch/ Sytin/ [From the] Editors and Distributors/ of the Newspaper/ Russkoe Slovo/ 1866-1916', flanked by dates 1866 and 1916, key fret and palmette border, the corners applied with polychrome champlevé enamel brackets, the reverse with four convex feet, the interior silk-lined, struck with unidentified maker's mark U.G (Cyrillic), 84 standard

The silk lining fraying; the velvet spine later; otherwise in excellent condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."