Framed Russia VIII Loan of St Petersburg 1913 4.5% 189 Rubles bond w/ coupons

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Beautiful engraved, multi-coloured Tsarist Russia framed bond certificate with coupons intact.  VIII Loan of City of St Petersburg of 1913 for denomination of 189 Rubles at 4-1/2% interest.  Purchased from a reputable London antiquities dealer in 1983.  Frame is gilt-old gold finish and is approx. 16.5" x 22.5" in size, matted with glass; original bond is approx. 10.5" x 15.5"  Would make an attractive wall hanging for someone in legal or banking profession, or history buff. Framing alone would cost more than .  Free Shipping to Lower 48; all others will pay shipping based on postal code.  Will be carefully packaged and shipped insured with licensed carrier service.  Sold as-is, no warranties or guarantees.