[NICHOLAS II (1868-1918, Tsar of Russia from 1894, Assassinated after the Revolution) & ALEXANDRA FEODOROVNA (1872-1918, the Tsarina)]

Original unsigned postcard photo showing the Emperor and Empress being greeted by an array of schoolchildren, two of whom are about to present bouquets, by a simple ancient building with a guard of honour in front, titled in Russian 'Pagankannyi Palaty', 5¼" x 3½", published by G.A. Rumelya, stationer, Pskov (160 miles SSW of St Petersburg), no date, circa

The palatial mansion was built of stone by merchant Sergei Pogankin (Pagankin) between 1671 and 1679, and since 1902 has been a wonderful museum of local art and antiquities.

Item Date:  1910

Stock No:  53657      £125

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