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Grand Duchess of Russia
GRAND DUCHESS OF RUSSIA MARIE ALEXANDRA VICTORIA (1875-1938). Grand Duchess of Russia, Queen of Romania. Married Prince William of Sweden, first cousin to Czar Nicholas II. During the surrender of Romania to Germany (1917-18) she showed great courage working for the Red Cross. She won the affection of her people. Her book “A Princess in Exile” became a best seller. Unusual typed note from a collector in the U.S. requesting the Grand Duchess to sign this note so the note can be inserted into a book. The Grand Duchess complied and signed with a very bold signature: “Grand Duchess Marie”. Together with a portrait of Marie with her husband Prince William of Sweden, taken from a book. The two items are fine for framing ...............................$100.00
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