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Bibelotslondon Ltd is a UK registered company based in London Bridge dealing in ephemera and curiosities from Britain and around the world. Our diverse inventory is carefully chosen and constantly evolving. We work very hard to offer the highest quality works at competitive prices. Our inventory is listed online, and we strive to keep our website completely up to date, so our customers can easily check availability. We believe in offering clients items that are unique and rare for aficionados of the antique and collector's world.Bibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel ‘beautiful’, meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest.The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time.
Fine antique Easter card featuring an image of Bernstorff, signed by Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia, sister of Tsar Nicholas II, addressed to her beloved tutor Ferdinand Thormeyer (1858-1944), written from the Hvidore in Denmark 17th April circa 1891, written in French and Russian
"Christ is Risen! Thank you for your card and for for your Easter wishes, and I in turn send you. my best wishes for the beautiful Feast of Easter. I have been here in Hvidore; we have had very fine weather! Mama sends you her regards xxxx Princess Golitsyna is also here xxxx America and I shall probably remain for another three or four weeks. My children send you their kind regards.AffectionallyXeniaHvidore 17 April"Size: 14 x 9 cm approx
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