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1931 RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ANTIQUES BOOK GRAND DUCHESS MARIA ROYALTY SIGNED AUTOGRAPH

Description: Shipping Internationally with the Global Shipping Program by USPS Priority Mail For International Buyer's, please read the disclaimer, at the bottom of the page ! Handwritten signature by Marie Pavlovna, Grand Duchess of Russia, original signed autograph in her antique book. 1931 rare first edition book,"Education of A Princess" by Marie Grand Duchess of Russia is rare find in the world of antiquarian collectible books. The book is beautifully illustrated and written in English,making it a must-read for anyone interested in the life of a royal princess. The biography/autobiography subject matter, adds to the allure of this book, & the year it was printed (1931) provides a glimpse into a different era.This book is a true gem for any collector or enthusiast. The hardcover book is in fair condition with signs of wear and tear, some scuff marks, foxing, stains, edge wear/tears. Please see all photographs ! Grand Duchess Maria was a paternal first cousin of Russia's last Tsar & maternal first cousin of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Her early life was marked by the death of her mother and her father's banishment from Russia when he remarried a commoner in 1902. Grand Duchess Maria and her younger brother Dmitri, to whom she remained very close throughout her life, were raised in Moscow by their paternal uncle Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich and his wife Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria. In 1908 she married Prince Whilhelm, Duke of Sodermanland. The couple had only one son, Prince Lennart, Duke of Smaland later Count Bernadotte af Wisborg. The marriage was unhappy and ended in divorce in 1914. During World War I, she served as a nurse until the fall of the Russian monarchy in February 1917.In September 1917 during the period of the Provisional Government, she married Prince Sergei Putyatin. They had one son, Prince Roman Sergeievich Putyatin, who died in infancy.The couple escaped revolutionary Russia through Ukraine in July 1918. In exile, Grand Duchess Maria lived briefly in Bucharest and London before she settled in Paris in 1920. In the 1920s, she opened Kitmir, an embroidering fashion atelier that achieved some level of success.In 1923,she divorced her second husband & after selling Kitmir in 1928,she emigrated to the US .While living in New York, she published two books of memoirs: The Education of a Princess (1930), and A Princess in Exile (1932). In 1942, she moved to Argentina where she spent the years of World War II. She returned permanently to Europe in 1949. She died in Konstanz in Germany, in 1958. Не пропустите редчайшую возможность заполучить, автограф написанный рукой Великой Княгиней Марии Павловны Романовой, с Царской Династии Романовых. The photograph, is not included in this lot, available in a separate listing. DISCLAIMER: Most often, our merchandise is old and or used. Because of this, it is sold as found, the same as in any other auction. We will try to describe these items to the best of our ability and would not misrepresent anything intentionally. We list the defects, problems and imperfections we see on the items, but we can sometimes overlook something or make a mistake. We will admit that we are not experts on everything we sell so please look at the pictures for condition and email us with any questions before bidding if you have any. If you are unsure of your decision after you ask for additional information or clarification on an item, please do not bid. All items are sold "AS IS." No refunds and no returns. We are happy to combine shipping. For International Buyer's: Custom and import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility !

Price: 125 USD

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

End Time: 2024-10-07T14:44:12.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10.6 USD

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