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Russian translation of the Georgian Code of King Vakhtang
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 SC48
Publication status
Published
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
1 bound volume handwritten
Date(s)
- [1829] (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire was the ministry of the Russian Empire responsible for relations with foreign states from 1802 to 1917.
Repository
Royal Asiatic Society Archives
Archival history
This volume was prepared for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented the volume to the Royal Asiatic Society. This is recorded in the Donations Register as having taken place on 15 May 1829.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A handwritten volume written in Russian. A note in English, at the beginning of this volumes states that it contains: Copy of the Georgian Code of King Vakhtang Armenian Laws Laws of the Kings of Georgia This is an extensive volume of approximately 470 pages. It is in a fragile condition with the leather bound boards loose from the contents.
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Conditions governing access
Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/. The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment is made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID.
Conditions governing reproduction
Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.
Language of material
- Russian
- English
Additional information
Description identifier
gb891-sc48
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