[LEOPOLD II
(1835-1909, from 1865 King of the Belgians, his backing of Sir H. M. STANLEY led to the founding of the Belgian Congo)
Unsigned carte de visite photo by Géruzet Frères
showing him full length in uniform, 4¼" x 2½", no place, no date
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[LEOPOLD II
(1835-1909, from 1865 King of the Belgians, his backing of Sir H. M. STANLEY led to the founding of the Belgian Congo)
Unsigned carte de visite photo by Hills & Saunders,
showing him half length seated, with a huge beard, 4¼" x 2½", no place, no date
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THE KING ANNOUNCES THE WEDDING OF HIS NEPHEW PRINCE ALBERT
LEOPOLD II
(1835-1909, from 1865 King of the Belgians, his backing of Sir H. M. STANLEY led to the founding of the Belgian Congo)
Finely penned document signed, in French with translation,
to the President of Peru, (Eduardo López de Romaña, 1847-1912, President 1899-1903), saying he is persuaded of the President's lively interest "in all that can contribute to the happiness of My Royal House", announcing that the wedding of his nephew, "Prince Albert of Belgium, to Her Royal Highness the Princess Elisabeth Duchess in Bavaria, was celebrated in Munich on the 2nd of this month", offering in turn "the sincere wishes that I form for the prosperity of Peru", and renewing his "high esteem and inviolable friendship", 1 side 9" x 7", Laeken, 4th October
Item Date:
1900
Stock No:
52382
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THE KING ANNOUNCES THE BIRTH OF THE COUNT OF FLANDERS
LEOPOLD II
(1835-1909, from 1865 King of the Belgians, his backing of Sir H. M. STANLEY led to the founding of the Belgian Congo)
Finely penned document signed, in French with translation,
to the President of Peru, (Manuel Cardamo, 1842-1904, President 1895 and 1903-1904), hastening to inform him "that Her Royal Highness Princess Albert of Belgium, My beloved Niece, has been happily delivered on the 10th of this month of a Prince who has received the names of Charles Théodore Henri Antoine Meinrad", (1903-1983, Count of Flanders, Regent 1944-1950), he is sure from "the ties of good understanding which exist between Belgium and the Republic of Peru" that the President will "share in the joy", 1 side 9" x 7", Laeken, 12th October
two neat filing holes in left margin, barely touching two letters
(Translate) Very Dear and Great Friend, I hasten to inform Your Excellency that Her Royal Highness Princess Albert of Belgium, My beloved Niece, has been happily delivered on the 10th of this month of a Prince who has received the names of Charles Théodore Henri Antoine Meinrad. The ties of good understanding which exist between Belgium and the Republic of Peru are for Me sure guarantees that Your Excellency will share in the joy which this happy event brings Me. I pray Your Excellence to accept the expression of the wishes that I form for the prosperity of the Republic of Peru and of the high regard and inviolable friendship with which I am, Very Dear and Great Friend, Your Sincere Friend [Signed] Leopold
Laeken, 12th October 19031983,
Item Date:
1903
Stock No:
52383
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LEOPOLD II
(1835-1909, from 1865 King of the Belgians, his backing of Sir H. M. STANLEY led to the founding of the Belgian Congo)
Letter Signed, in French with translation, to James Gibbons,
(1834-1921, from 1877 Archbishop of Baltimore, from 1886 Cardinal), thanking him for "the letter which Your Eminence addressed to Me on the occasion of the Festival of Christmas", and saying "I have been very sensible of the wishes that Your Eminence makes for the prosperity of My Reign ... Whereupon, My Cousin, I pray God may keep you in His holy and worthy care", original addressed envelope, with royal seal, 1 side 4to. and conjugate blank, Brussels, 3rd January
envelope seal worn
Item Date:
1892
Stock No:
16606
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