Antique Imperial Russian Christmas Books Tsar Nicholas II Romanov King Edward

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They were a Christmas gift for 1907 from King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, volume one inscribed on the front free page by Queen Alexandra, each book has the bookplate of Tsar Nicholas II, showing they came from his personal library. "For dearest Nicky - In remembrance of a great & good "Grandmama Victoria. From Uncle Bertie & Aunt Alix.

Size: 15.5 x 23 cm approx. Photos form part of the description.

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Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
Type: Historical
Sub-Type: Royalty
Object: Signed Books