MARGHERITA (of Savoy, 1851-1926, first cousin & wife of King Umberto I of Italy)

Autograph letter signed, in pencil, in French with translation, to 'Ma chère Cousine', Princess Helene of Russia and Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1857-1936, wife of Prince Albert of Saxe-Altenburg, 1843-1902, apologizing for writing so late to cancel their outing to the races owing to the "very bad weather ...I am so sorry for it deprives me of a good day with you ... I kept hoping the sun would come out", sending her "fondest love ... with affectionate regards to the Prince", elaborate letterhead in blue with two crowned shields of Savoy (the King and Queen of Italy were cousins), surrounded by putti, 3 sides 8vo, n.p., 'Sunday 12½', no date, circa

From a group of letters addressed to Helene with a note in pencil in her daughter Olga's hand identifying the writer.

Item Date:  1895

Stock No:  53163      £275

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