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Romanov impostors

Two letters with the Emperor arms, signed by Tsar Nicholas II are displayed during an auction preview in Rougemont, 150 km (93.2 miles) east of Geneva, November 29, 2012. Prince Nicolas Romanov of Russia is putting some 3000 items, including many photographs and letters of the last Tsar Nicholas II, for sale during an auction in Geneva December 10 to 13, 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND – Tags: SOCIETY ROYALS) – BM2E8BT13FT01
Two letters with the Emperor arms, signed by Tsar Nicholas II are displayed during an auction preview in Rougemont, 150 km (93.2 miles) east of Geneva, November 29, 2012. Prince Nicolas Romanov of Russia is putting some 3000 items, including many photographs and letters of the last Tsar Nicholas II, for sale during an auction in Geneva December 10 to 13, 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND – Tags: SOCIETY ROYALS) – BM2E8BT13FT01
Image: Reuters/Denis Balibouse
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