Group of documents and ephemera relating to the 1902 visit o

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Group of documents and ephemera relating to the 1902 visit of Prince Henry of Prussia to America. 45 items, various sizes and conditions. Vp, 1902-03

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Prince Henry of Prussia (1862-1929) was the younger brother of Kaiser Wilhelm II and a career naval officer. He was more charming and diplomatic than his brother, and his 1902 tour of America went far toward improving relations between the two nations. The tour included, of course, a meeting with President Roosevelt. Includes: Two letters addressed to James H. Manning of Albany concerning the visit of Prince Henry of Prussia, February 1902, framed with a print of Prince Henry Engraved invitation to the welcome of the Prince to New York, addressed to George Bardin, framed with a Prince Henry pin "The Nation's Royal Guest," depicting Prince Henry with the President and his daughter, Leslie's, 6 March 1902 Print depicting Prince Henry's gifts to the Roosevelts, np, nd Souvenir issues of Leslie's Weekly, 27 February 1902 and Harper's Weekly, 8 March 1902 Heinrich Charles. Prince Henry of Prussia in America. Thick folio, modern cloth with original cover laid down. New York, 1903 Souvenir paperweight Commemorative cup by Reichner of Boston Souvenir plate, "Launching of the schooner yacht Meteor built for H.I.M. the Emperor of Germany," 1902 Small period photograph of Prince Henry, framed 16 pins and badges, a lighter, and a pocketknife relating to the visit 14 invitations and programs.