This document, titled "Крепостной акт", is a legal deed or contract from the Russian Empire that formalizes the sale of a serf-owned land plot in the Garskskaya Volost, Revelsky Uyezd (modern-day Estonia).
This beautifully preserved artifact features:

Size: 14 x 9 inches ( 36x 23cm)
Condition: Excellent for its age, with legible text, intact stamps, and some minimal wear on the folds of the page.
Contains 4 pages

Own a unique piece of Russian Imperial history with this "Крепостной Акт" (Serf Deed) documenting the sale of a peasant-owned land plot in the Garskskaya Volost, Revelsky Uyezd (modern-day Estonia) for 1,000 rubles. This rare legal document sheds light on the economic and social transformations following the Emancipation Reform of 1861.

Key Features:

Content:
The deed formalizes the sale of land by Ivan Alexandrovich Ervan (seller) to Pyotr Gansovich Komi (buyer), including detailed financial terms and property descriptions.
Stamps and Seals:
Features official registration stamps, including a 1 ruble 25 kopecks tax stamp, red registration marks, and official seals.
Historical Context:
A significant artifact from the late Imperial Russian era, illustrating land ownership and economic practices in the Revelsky Uyezd region.

The document includes official stamps:
A red stamp indicating legal registration.
A 1 ruble and 25 kopecks stamp for the act's official tax or registration fee.
Includes seals and signatures from officials and the parties involved.
Signatures:
Both the seller and buyer have signed the document.
Additional signatures and seals from a registrar or notary confirm its legality.
Date:

The act was finalized and registered on August 19, 1914, as indicated by the red stamp.

Historical Context:
The sale of serf-owned land became more common after the Emancipation Reform of 1861, which abolished serfdom in the Russian Empire. While the land originally belonged to the landlords, serfs were later allowed to purchase or sell plots they legally acquired.
The Revelsky Uyezd was part of the Governorate of Estonia under the Russian Empire, making this document significant for understanding land ownership and economic transitions in the region during the late Imperial period.