The titles of the Imperial Family were regulated by an Imperial Ukase of 14 July 1886, whereby the sons and grandsons of Emperors were accorded the title of GRAND DUKE OF RUSSIA with the qualification of Imperial Highness (HIH).Five Grand Dukes who were also Czarevich were to become Emperor of Russia. They included Grand Duke Alexander Pavlovich (1777-1825) who became Emperor Alexander I, Grand Duke Nicholas Pavlovich (1796-1855) who became Emperor Nicholas I, Grand Duke Alexander Nicholaievich (1818-1881) who became Emperor Alexander II, Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich (1845-1894) who became Emperor Alexander III, and Grand Duke Nicholas Alexandrovich (1868-1918) .

PUBLISHED DATE	1884 PARIS
ARTIST	SVERTCHKOFF
ENGRAVED BY	PANNEMAKER
PUBLISHER	THOMAS DE LAMOTTE SAINTE-MARTIN
PAGE SIZE: approx	14 3/4 INCHES x 10 1/2 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE: approx	6 1/2 X 7 INCHES
CONDITION	LARGE FOLIO INTEXT ENGRAVING with TEXT on the back . Excellent condition. Heavier paper.Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail.