Rare pairing of handwritten letters by the parents of legendary Russian Empress Catherine the Great: ALS in French, signed "Chretien Auguste Pr. d'Anhalt," one page both sides, 7.5 x 12, December 29, 1744"; and an ALS in French, signed "Jeanne Elisabeth, Pr: d'Anhalt," one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, December 21, 1734. In very good to fine condition, with rusty circular paperclip impressions to edges.
