Lot 459
Kings, Queens, Empresses: Six Signed Photographs, One Exceptional Autograph including Rare Signed Carte de Visite by Charles XV. Fine collection of 7 autographs by European Royals. Included are
Charles XV IV of Sweden and Norway signed carte de visite signed as "Carl" (Carl Ludvig Lugen) Marked on Verso Mathias Hans, Stockholm. 2½ x 3¼". LOA by Andreas Weimer Historical Autographs, Germany. Extremely rare.
King Alfonso XIII of Spain spectacularly signed and inscribed photo postcard dated 1926 while as king. 5 x 3¾" and in superb condition with only notation it is King Alfonso on verso.
Ludwig III Last King of Bavaria Signed portrait card 5 x 3¾ in very fine condition with inscription and Ludwig very legible with only a faint halo of discoloration around the name.
Marie of Romania, Queen of Romania as the wife of King Ferdinand I. signed photo card, elegantly dressed, simply signed Marie and dated 1926. Excellent condition, 5 x 3¾"
Adolf Friedrich von Mecklenburg was reigning grand duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz from 1904 to 1914. Photo card 5 x 3¾" signed boldly on verso
Princess Hermine Reuss of Griez, German Empress Queen of Prussia second wife of Wilhelm II formerly the German Emperor who by the time of marriage has already abdicated. Twice signed photo postcard 5½ x 3¾"
Grand Duchess Luise Von Baden daughter of Wilhelm I and a very socially progressive influence. Signed card with her titles written in another hand.
also included
King Alexander I of Yugoslavia A vintage original newswire photo of King Alexander with French Ambassador Louis Barthou only seconds before their assassination in the royal car. Newswire information on verso with some scrapes to the text. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000
From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler.
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