For sale is an original "Legitimation Booklet" (Легитимационная книжка) from the 19th century, issued in the Kalisz Gubernia (Калишская губерния), then part of the Russian Empire.
This document served as an identity card - it confirmed the place of residence, origin and social status of the owner.
Pieces filled out by hand in Russian (Cyrillic), contain detailed personal information about the owner, his appearance, origin and social status.



