1855 Wood Engraving Princess Mathilde Bonaparte France Costume Headdress XED8 XGGC7 There are some small tears/creasing

There are some small tears/creasing in the top margin

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26 x 30 cm

1855 Wood Engraving Princess Mathilde Bonaparte France Costume Headdress XED8 XGGC7 There are some small tears/creasingThis is an original 1855 black and white wood engraving of Mathilde Laetitia Wilhelmine Bonaparte, Princess Francaise (1820 1904) who was a daughter of Napoleon's brother Jrme Bonaparte. She was at one time engaged to her first cousin, future Napoleon III of France, but that fell through when he was imprisoned. She later married a rich Russian tycoon. CONDITION This 156+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases.