Prince Princess Nikita Romanov Antique Signed Russian Imperial Letter Paris 1949 For Sale

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Fine antique signed letter in Russian from Prince Nikita Alexandrovich Romanov (1900-1974), and his wife Princess Nikita Romanovnee Countess Maria Vorontsova-Dashkova (1903-1997), she married Prince Nikita Alexandrovich, son of Grand DuchessXenia Alexandrovna. She was well known by White Russians in exilefor her elegance and grace, the Princess was a daughter of Count Hilarion Vorontsov Illarionovich-Dashkov and his first wife, Irina, born Narishkina. Maria was a direct descendant of several Russian noble families.
The letter is dated 17/30 IX 49 and is written from Parisand addressed to their son Prince Alexander (1929-2002), discussing family affairs, the death of Nanny and Aunt Sophia (Princess Viazemsky) has had a stroke, and his trip to USA. There is a translation in the final image.

Size: 21 x 27 cm approx

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