FRIEDRICH III (Wilhelm Nikolaus, 1831-1888, son-in-law of Queen Victoria, Emperor of Germany for 99 days)

Charming Christmas Card signed "Frederick William Cr. Pr." with autograph inscription "A happy New Year", on a small greetings card with an autumn leaf against a black background, 4" x 2½", no place, no date, c.

Autograph material by Friedrich III is uncommon due to his early death from throat cancer. He only survived his father Wilhelm I by three months. As Crown Prince his position was made very difficult by his opposition to Bismarck and also as his wife Victoria, Empress Frederick antagonised the Prussian people with her aggressive & tactless Englishness.

Item Date:  1875

Stock No:  21477      £275

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