MARGARET PRINCESS: (1930-2002) Countess of Snowdon, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II. A.L.S., Margaret, one page, 8vo, Kensington Palace, 10th July 1972, to James [Cousins], on her personal monogrammed stationery. The Princess announces 'What a plethora of goodies! I don't know what I shall do with the ties! But the matches are invaluable and will be in constant use', further adding that she doesn't think that she will be able to attend an exhibition as she will be leaving for a holiday in early August. Some very light, extremely minor traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise VG James Cousins - architect and industrial designer, a friend of Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon. Cousins was involved in the design of the Royal Festival Hall and also served as the Director of Industrial Design for the British Railways Board. Princess Margaret began smoking cigarettes as a young teenager and was a heavy smoker for most of her adult life, and it therefore comes as little surprise that the gift of matches would be 'in constant use'. The Princess gave up smoking in 1991.