Berlin - Brandenburg Apprenticeship letter "der Kauffmannschafft der Specerey- und Material-Handlung in den Königl. Preuß. und Churfürstlich-Brandenburg Haupt- und Residentz-Städten Berlin, Cölln an der Spree, Friederichs-Werder, Dorotheen- und Friederichs-Stadt" for August Friederich Nicolai, a native of Brandenburg. German handwriting in ink on vellum. With fine calligraphy, coloured, gold-highlighted, crowned monogram and partly coloured floral-ornamental frame border. Berlin, 29 Nov. 1761, size approx. 35 x 60 cm. Without seal. From Christian Friederich Herr "given to hear how August Friedrich Nicolai ... learnt the specerey and material trade from him, ... entered his apprenticeship around Christmas 1755 and thereupon endured six successive years honestly ..." - With eh. Signed by the master Christian Friederich Herr and the guild elders Samuel Rhau and Johann Jacob Gillet. - Fold marks, somewhat dusty and slightly stained, altogether well-preserved and decorative. Apprenticeship letter for August Friederich Nicolai, a native of Brandenburg. German manuscript in ink on vellum. With fine calligraphy, coloured, gold-heightened crowned monogram and partly coloured floral-ornamental frame border. Without seal. - Signed by the master Christian Friederich Herr and the guild elders Samuel Rhau and Johann Jacob Gillet. - Foldmarks, somewhat dusty and slightly stained, overall well preserved and decorative. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% buyer's premium and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.