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.
Russian translation of the Georgian Code of King Vakhtang
This material is held atRoyal Asiatic Society Archives
- Reference
- GB 891 SC48
- Dates of Creation
- [1829]
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- Russian English
- Physical Description
- 1 bound volume handwritten
Scope and Content
Administrative / 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.
Access Information
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.
Acquisition Information
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.
Note
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.
Archivist's Note
The material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2023.
Conditions Governing Use
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Custodial History
This volume was prepared for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Additional Information
Published
gb891-sc48