ROBERTS
(Frederick, Earl, 1832-1914, V.C., K.G., ‘Roberts of Kandahar’, Field Marshal)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Eldon GORST
(18861-1911, Diplomat and Colonial Administrator) saying that he was “sorry to pass through Cairo without calling at the British Agency, but a message from the Sudan, begging us, if possible, to reach Ashwan. on the 19th instant, necessitated our starting early on the 9th - the day after our arrival and on that day I was unable to pay any visits. I hope on our return to Cairo, about the 15th March I may have the pleasure of seeing you and making Lady Gorst’s acquaintance...”, 2 sides 8vo., ‘Cook’s Nile Steamer Services’ headed paper, Dahabeah ‘Cheops’, 12th January
Item Date:
1909
Stock No:
42888
£175
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ROBERTS
(Frederick, Earl, 1832-1914, V.C., K.G., ‘Roberts of Kandahar’, Field Marshal)
Typed Letter Signed with autograph Salutation and Subscription to Lord NELSON
(Horatio, 3rd Earl, 1823-1913, MP) apologising for his late reply “but I have been very busy. I fear that it will not be within my power to accept your kind invitation to open the sale of work for the benefit of the Church in South Africa which you have sent me, as my time is so much taken up with official business. I should esteem it a favour if you will be good enough to convey to the Ladies’ Committee my regrets that I cannot avail myself of the privilege offered...”, 1 side A4, War Office, London, 21st January
Item Date:
1901
Stock No:
42640
£150
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ROBERTS
(Frederick, Earl, 1832-1914, V.C., 1858, K.G., 'Roberts of Kandahar', Field Marshal)
Very Fine Cabinet Photograph Signed
'Roberts' showing him half length, full face, in full dress with his medas and Garter Star, in fine presentation gilded frame, no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1910
Stock No:
39770
£425
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DRAWN BY DAWSON-WATSON
[ROBERTS
(Frederick, Earl, 1832-1914, V.C., 1858, K.G., 'Roberts of Kandahar', Field Marshal)]
Original Pen and Wash Portrait, signed in pen by the artist 'Dawson-Watson'
(Dawson Dawson-Watson, 1864-1939), titled below on the mount, a striking and expressive drawing in brown and related colours heightened in white, showing him head and shoulders, three quarter face, with a thoughtful gaze, in Field Marshal's uniform, and wearing his medals and decorations including the V.C. and Garter Star, 3¼" x 2¼" in contemporary cardboard window mount 8¾" x 7", no place, no date, circa
surface portion of mount detached from blank top left corner
Item Date:
1901
Stock No:
54891
£225
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[ROBERTS
(Frederick, Earl, 1832-1914, V.C., 1858, K.G., 'Roberts of Kandahar', Field Marshal)]
Typed Letter with printed signature 'Roberts, F.M.'
to Mrs. S.A. Read, of Avalon, Grange Road, Sutton, thanking her "for your kind response to my appeal for field glasses", they will be "of the greatest possible service to our Non-Commissioned Officers in the field", adding that he has been asked "by the Commanding Officers of Units which are expected shortly to go to the Front, to convey their gratitude to the owners", 1 side folio, Englemere, Ascot, Berkshire, 14th September
Item Date:
1914
Stock No:
56129
£35
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