[GEORGE VI
(1895-1952, King of Great Britain), and ELIZABETH (The Queen Mother, 1900-2002, his Queen)]
Typescript address on their coming Coronation by Sir Percy Loraine,
(1880-1961, from 1917 12th Baronet, Ambassador to Istanbul), to the British congregation, talking of the Empire as now "a free association of free peoples ... the greater the freedom the greater the responsibility", and besides their prayers for the King asking them "by your friendly converse with the inhabitants of this ancient country" to show "that ... good neighbourliness ... and international. harmony are as much a part of your heritage as your rights and privileges as the King's subjects", given at the Crimean Memorial Church, Istanbul, title and 7 single sides 4to, British Embassy in Turkey, 9th May
Item Date:
1937
Stock No:
53199
£125
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THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE DUKE & DUCHESS OF YORK
[GEORGE VI
(1895-1952, King of Great Britain) & ELIZABETH (1900-2002, his Queen)]
Unsigned Portrait Postcard Photograph,
on their engagement, titled in the image as 'The Happy Couple, The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth', showing them half length, full face, he leaning slightly to put his arm behind hers, she with her head towards his shoulder, wearing a simple jacket and two rows of pearls with a pendant, 3½" x 5½", no place, no date but
tiny surface chips at corners
Item Date:
1923
Stock No:
54994
£125
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[GEORGE VI
(1895-1952, King of Great Britain) & ELIZABETH (1900-2002, his Queen)]
Unsigned Portrait Postcard Photograph, by Vandyk,
on their engagement, titled below as Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, showing them half length, full face, he with a fine direct gaze, she with her head just tilted towards him, in a simple jacket and two rows of pearls with a pendant, published by J. Beagles & Co., 3½" x 5½", no place, no date but
Item Date:
1923
Stock No:
54993
£50
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[GEORGE VI
(1895-1952, King of Great Britain) and his sister MARY (Countess of Harewood, 1897-1965, Princess Royal)]
Unsigned Press Photo by Central Press Photos, showing them seated in a car
of the Scenic Railway with two gentlemen behind, one of whom is giving directions to the Railway attendants, Princess Mary is reaching up to make sure her hat and its flowers are safe, with later press 'flimsy' on verso headed 'Life Story of the Heir Presumptive', circa 1932, 7½" x 9½", Earl's Court Exhibition,
corners defective, crayon mark ups for publication on verso
Item Date:
1913
Stock No:
55208
£75
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[GEORGE VI
(1895-1952, King of Great Britain) & ELIZABETH (1900-2002, his Queen)]
Unsigned Printed Notice headed 'Royal Luncheon at Guildhall',
requesting "Ladies and Gentlemen ... not to leave their Seats in the Great Hall until after Their Majesties ... have entered their carriage to commence their return journey", adding that "Tea and Coffee will be served in the Library Reading Room ... The Flowers have been given to St. Bartholomew's Hospital", printed in red, arms of the City at the head, 1 side 7" x 8", Guildhall, London, 15th May
Item Date:
1947
Stock No:
55018
£35
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