IMPERIAL HOUSE OF RUSSIA. Menu for a dinner served at the Imperial Court, January 11, 1896, text printed in French on bristol board, surmounted by the Romanoff double-headed eagle in relief with polychrome decoration enhanced with gold and silver. On the back is a handwritten list of the official members present at the dinner in the hand of General Teliakovsky, H.I.H. Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna, H.I.H. Grand Duchess Elena Wladimirovna. Some foxing, but overall good condition. H.: 20.5 cm - L.: 14 cm

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