MARIE-CAROLINE (1752-1814) Queen of Naples and the Two Sicilies, sister of Marie-Antoinette and mother of Marie-Amélie. L.A.S. "Carolina", June 13, 1813, to a "dear Prince"; 1page in-4; in Italian.
Letter written at a critical moment in the life of Marie-Caroline, whom England, by threatening to bombard Palermo, forces into exile. ... "before leaving [...] probably for life", she renews to the Prince the assurance of her sincere esteem, as well as for her "respectable and virtuous" mother and her entire family; she begs him not to forget "your unfortunate sacrificed Sovereign"...
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MARIE-CAROLINE (1752-1814) Queen of Naples and the Two Sicilies, sister of Marie-Antoinette and mother of Marie-Amélie. L.A.S. "Carolina", June 13, 1813, to a "dear Prince"; 1page in-4; in Italian. Letter written at a critical moment in the life of Marie-Caroline, whom England, by threatening to bombard Palermo, forces into exile. ... "before leaving [...] probably for life", she renews to the Prince the assurance of her sincere esteem, as well as for her "respectable and virtuous" mother and her entire family; she begs him not to forget "your unfortunate sacrificed Sovereign"...

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€500 - €700
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Not sold
Buyer's premium
30%
MARIE-CAROLINE (1752-1814) Queen of Naples and the Two Sicilies, sister of Marie-Antoinette and mother of Marie-Amélie. L.A.S. "Carolina", June 13, 1813, to a "dear Prince"; 1page in-4; in Italian. Letter written at a critical moment in the life of Marie-Caroline, whom England, by threatening to bombard Palermo, forces into exile. ... "before leaving [...] probably for life", she renews to the Prince the assurance of her sincere esteem, as well as for her "respectable and virtuous" mother and her entire family; she begs him not to forget "your unfortunate sacrificed Sovereign"...
Sale Tuesday 18 June 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris