Bibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel'beautiful', meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest. The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time. Written from Paris in Russian and addressed to his adopted daughter who was staying with at the home of his mother Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna at Frogmore Cottage, accompanied by its original envelope, dated 16th May 1926.
Thank you for your letter, you've already written to me about your illness, and I hope that your strength will recover soon. I really like Andrysha's little xxx could be a good xxx. I hope the British will now understand the danger of Bloshevism and unite the world against it. Axxx is with you mentally and Pasha too. Photographs form part of the Description. Envelope Size: 9.5 x 14.