Bidspirit auction | HISTORY - BONAPARTE Elisa (1777

HISTORY - BONAPARTE Elisa (1777 - 1820) - Autograph letter signed - Napoleonica - Sister of Napoleon I, who awarded her the title of Grand Duchess of Tuscany. In 1797, she married Félix Baciocchi, a former captain in the Royal-Corse. She was the only sister of Napoleon to have had any real political influence. Autograph letter signed, dated Lucques 20.01.1809 to Marie Louise “A. S. A. L’Archiduchesse de l’Empire” The sister of Napoleon writes: “Je remercie votre Altesse de l'intérêt qu'elle a bien voulu prendre à ma santé. Mon indisposition n'a pas eu de suite et à l'exception d'un peu de faiblesse qui m'est resté, je me porte assez bien…”. - This lot is under temporary import in the UK. 5% VAT is due if delivered in the UK. Imnport VAT will be due if delivered within the EU.