RAINIER III Armorial C.A.S. [ R G (Rainier de Grimaldi)] printed, addressed to Marie Bell, recto-verso (9x15) of 12 lines. Framed under glass. "The friendly head of a little dog all in bloom, your so nice wishes for the new year, made me a great pleasure! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this thought and these wishes. I would like 1977 to be for you, Dear Marie, a very good year full of satisfaction and health ... but alas, if the Prince proposes, God disposes! Finally I am sure that he has me "in the right" and that he will hear me! with affection. Signature of Prince Rainier on 9.I.77 "

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