ELIZABETH OF WIED: (1843-1916) First Queen of Romania 1881-1914 as spouse of King Carol I. Best known by her literary name of Carmen Sylva. A very good literary content A.L.S., `Elisabeth´, signed twice, to the heading and at the conclusion, four pages, oblong 8vo, Cotroceni, Romania, 22nd October 1881, to Monsieur Nebach, in French. The very recently ascended to the throne Queen states in part `Despite the interest you have shown to me, despite all the good words you have written referring to me, it is only very timidly that I put before your eyes this collection of thoughts which you wished to get. There are many that I find too weak, but I do believe you are a much better judge than I am…´ The Queen further refers to her work in French language and to her writings, and before concluding states `I act like a young swimmer, I am scared to move away from the boat, but at the same time I am dying to go out to see.´ A carefully and cleanly written letter. G to VG