Bibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel'beautiful', meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest. The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time. Fine antique imperial Russian Red Cross postcard featuring a scene from one of Ivan Bilibin's fairytales posted to Baron G.
D'Engelhardt in Paris in 1905 informing the Baron that they will be in Hungary for a few days visiting friends and will then visit Constantinople for the. Celebrations, sending regards, possibly signed by J. Size: 14.5 x 9 cm approx.Photos form part of the description.