Russian Imperial Antique Grand Duke Romanov Cover Russia Envelope Monogram Stamp

1893 Romanov monogramed cover (envelope), by Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich from Imperial Russia to Paris France, (photograph of Grand Duke is only for informational purposes, and not for sale). Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia (??????????????????????

) (22 April 1847 - 17 February 1909) was a son of Emperor Alexander II of Russia. He was a brother of Tsar Alexander III of Russia and was the Senior Grand Duke of the House of Romanov during the reign of his nephew. In his youth Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich led a restless life of partying and drinking. A member of the European jet set of his time, he made frequent trips to Paris. At the French capital, he was nicknamed "The Grand Duke, bon vivant".

His love for the good life let him to be portly at a young age, although later he slimmed down. He had a wide range of interest. He loved the arts; was a skillful painter himself and gathered an important book collection. Not as tall as his brothers, he was handsome with an imposing personalty but could not stand public criticism.

He was known for his thunderous voice; was a keen hunter, and a well known gourmet. He gathered a collection of menus copied after meals with adding notations with his impressions about the food. The photographs, is not for sale & not included in this lot. FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR SIMILAR ITEMS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.

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