Catherine the Great Document Signed

The most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from July 9, 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of 67. Manuscript DS in Cyrillic, signed “Ekaterina,” one page, 21 x 14.75, August 8, 1769. An untranslated consular appointment to the papal states, signed prominently at the conclusion by Catherine the Great, and countersigned by Prince Alexander Golitsyn. The lower portion retains the original large white paper seal. Professionally and archivally cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 30 x 24.25; window to frame backing reveals a manuscript translation in Latin. In fine condition.