GINA (née von Wilczek, 1921-1989, from 1943 wife of Franz Josef II, 1906-1989, from 1938 Prince of Liechtenstein)

Autograph Letter Signed to  Nathan MILSTEIN , (1904-1992, violinist) telling him that "we have heard from Mr. Bennigsen that you will give a concert for our Red Cross on Sept. 8th 1972. I can't tell you how greatly we look forward to this event ... My husband and I hope you will give us the pleasure of staying with us ... together with Professor Ludwig", with original autograph envelope annotated in another hand, 1 side folio, Vaduz, Liechtenstein, 19th December envelope stapled by top corner to recto of letter

In 1943 Princess Gina founded the Liechtenstein Red Cross, which helped many thousands of refugees and Allied prisoners from German prisoner of war camps. A skilled painter and sculptress, and a close friend of the British royal family, she shared with Prince Philip a love of driving four-in-hand. She died a few weeks before her husband, and over half the population of Liechtenstein lined her funeral route.

Item Date:  1971

Stock No:  15223      £75

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