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Feodorovna, Alexandra, Empress of Russia [Alix of Hesse] (1872-1918) Autograph Note.

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$584$475
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 3103TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 31, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Feodorovna, Alexandra, Empress of Russia [Alix of Hesse] (1872-1918) Autograph Note. Single sheet of the Empress's letter paper, written in a blue crayon, signed with a cipher that resembles the division symbol, matted with a portrait and framed, 7 x 4 in.

"Please ask to be received by the young Queen & give her this quilt & cushion. The [?] of Hesse and I made it for her future Baby."
Estimate $400-600


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