WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed 'William' as Duke of Clarence to 'Dear Sir'
annotated on the verso as to Captain Sir Henry J. LEEKE (1792-1870, Royal Navy Officer who went on to be 3rd Naval Lord, MP for Dover) saying that "The Marquis of Hastings having most kingly taken charge of the baggage of my and the Lieutenant Colonel of the Royal Fusiliers now at Corfu and of Lady Augusta Fitz Clarence I will thank you to receive their various packages on board the Herald ..", 1 side 4to., Bushey House, 14th June
Item Date:
1809
Stock No:
41300
£375
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WINDSOR
(Duchess of, Wallis Simpson, 1896-1986, Wife of Edward VIII)
Typed Letter Signed with autograph salutation to "Dear Major Tolle"
saying that she understands that the "weather in Miami is even hotter than here, I am sending you a small present from which I hope you will be able to make yourself and your friends a few cooling drinks ..." and that the gift will come from "the Captain of the ship that you send your supplies on to Nassau...", 1 side 8vo., with original envelope signed with initials, on blue engraved Government House headed & crested paper, Nassau, Bahamas, 23rd July
Paperclip mark on top edge not affecting the text
Item Date:
1943
Stock No:
28604
£475
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[WINDSOR
(Duchess of, Wallis Simpson, 1896-1986, Wife of Edward VIII)]
Printed invitation with the details filled out in a secretarial hand,
the card reads "This is to remind you that The Duke and Duchess of Windsor expect you on Tuesday January 11th for Dinner at 8:45 o'clock, Black Tie", 4½" x 3½", no place, no date, together with a crested place card, with the name 'Monsieur Roland' added under the gilt crested monogram, 3¼" x 1¼" on gold edged card
Item Date:
943
Stock No:
41289
£125
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[WINDSOR
(Duchess of, Wallis Simpson, 1896-1986, Wife of Edward VIII)]
Hand Written menu for dinner
“Filets de St Pierre Meunière, Roti de Boeuf, Petis Pois au Beurre Salade, Glace Pralinée, Petis Gateau...”, 6” x 3½” on gold edged card with Wallis’s monogram at the head, no place, 11th November 1974 together with a printed card for another dinner that reads “This is to remind you that The Duchess of Windsor expects you on Saturday September 22nd for Dinner at 8:45 o’clock, Black Tie”, 4½" x 3½", no place, no date,
Item Date:
1974
Stock No:
42578
£275
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“AT THE MOMENT DUE TO THE COST OF LIVING HERE WE ARE FEELING RATHER PINCHED”
WINDSOR
(Duchess of, Wallis Simpson, 1896-1986, Wife of Edward VIII)
Exceptional long Autograph Letter Signed with initial to “Dearest Martha”
saying that “the Duke and I have the letters about the Memorial to Charlie. We think it a wonderful idea. And so appropriate having it connected with the Boys Club at Locust Valley and I am sure as the letter says ‘It will be something that will please him’. I don’t suppose a day goes by that all of us who knew him well do not think of him... I simply cannot realize yet that I cannot sit down and write him nonsense and receive some in return. We are sending a much too small cheque to the fund. I wanted to tell you the reason we could not make it more, actually at the moment due to the cost of living here we are feeling rather pinched - and do not seem to be able to raise our income for the moment. We have just heard from Charlie Muir that he has persuaded Edith to come over with him we are thrilled and delighted that we are to see her - they, I believe are joining us in Biarritz - I have offered the attic in Paris for that part of her stay but I think she will stay at Charlie’s apartment which is more comfortable plus an extra man on the spot!... I know some people have cancelled their trips due to the Middle East. Monsieur Spaak... didn’t feel that was necessary - we have had the most awful (to be said like Ellen) summer - only about 10 days of sun... I have no gossip from here - that seems to be mainly among the Peerage - the English papers have a tasty bit each day about Lords and Ladies, the famous reserve seems to be ‘rocked n rolled’ over. Tender lover and we are truly sorry not to be able to give more towards such a wonderful thought for a wonderful person...”, 4 sides 4to., on separate sheets, Moulin de la Tuilerie headed paper, 4th August, no year, circa
Item Date:
1960
Stock No:
42080
£1250
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