Ai-Todor: Romanov Ephemera Relating to the Crimean Estate of Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich Various dates, various sizes Comprising an original map of the Estate of Ai-Todor dedicated to Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich in an embossed leather folder stamped in gilt "Ai-Todor"; a souvenir booklet stamped "Memories of Crimea" published by I. Semenov, Yalta. Ai-Todor, situated in the village of Gaspra near Yalta, was acquired in 1869. The estate and its surrounding grounds consisted of a small palace, outbuildings, and the development of a park featuring fountains and landscaped alleys. In 1890, the "Ai-Todor" estate was divided between Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich and his brother. Alexander Mikhailovich commissioned the construction of a new palace in Art Nouveau style seen on the offered map. The rest of the estate became Kharax, the estate of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich. Estate of Princess Maria Romanoff HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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