MERRY del VAL
(A., 1868-1943, Spanish Ambassador to London 1913-1931, Royal Chamberlain, Marqués)
Typed Letter Signed to Sir John Merry Le Sage, 1837-1926,
Foreign Editor of the Daily Telegraph, sending, "in view of the interest shown by the Press and public in Moroccan affairs ... the enclosed Report [not present] of Spanish progress in our zone of the Empire", marked by Sir John in pencil "abt 3/4 col[umn]", 1 side 4o., Spanish Embassy, London, 9th July
Item Date:
1919
Stock No:
20119
£35
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MEYERBEER
(Giacomo, 1791-1864, German Operatic Composer)
Handsome Autograph Letter Signed to Franz TESCA
in Magdeburg, in German with transcription and translation, saying that "through our common friend Konzertmeister Müller", (Karl Friedrich, 1797-1873), he has "long known what vision and what inspired enthusiasm you devote to the direction of your Orchestral Society, and how much is due to this Society in improving artistic taste in Magdeburg", he is "truly honoured by your kind invitation, and would have been delighted to take it up", had he not "within a few days to undertake a long tour", but next year he hopes "to visit your native city again, and … to fulfil your kind wish", ending with the assurance of his "especial respect and esteem", I side 4to and original address sheet with postmark, Berlin, 12th July
(Transcription)
Hochgeehrter Herr!
Durch unsern gemeinschaftlichen Freund, Konzertmeister Müller, weiß ich längst, mit welcher Einsicht, und welchem begeisterten Eifer Sie sich der Führung Ihres OrchesterVerein's hingeben, und welches großen Verdienst sich dieser Verein um die Veredlung des Kunstgeschmackes in Magdeburg erworben hat.
Ich fühle mich daher durch Ihren freundliche Aufforderung wahrhaft geehrt, und würde ihr mit Freuden Folge geleistet haben, wann ich nicht binnen wenig Tagen schon eine weite Reise unternehmen müßte. - Künftiges Jahr indeß hoffe ich die Vaterstadt wieder zu besuchen, und vielleicht findt sich als eine Gelegenheit Ihrem freundlichen Wunsche nachzukommen. Genehmigen Sie indeß geehrter Herr die Versicherungen der ausgezeichneten Hochachtung und Werthschätzung
Ihres
ergebenster
Giacomo Meyerbeer
(Translation)
Through our common friend Konzertmeister Müller, I have long known what vision and what inspired enthusiasm you devote to the direction of your Orchestral Society, and how much is due to this Society in improving artistic taste in Magdeburg. I feel truly honoured by your kind invitation, and would have been delighted to take it up, had I not within a few days to undertake a long tour. - However next year I hope to visit your native city again, and then perhaps the opportunity will present itself to fulfil your kind wish Meanwhile accept, dear Sir, the assurance of the especial respect and esteem of your most devoted
Giacomo Meyerbeer
Berlin, 12th July 1840.
Item Date:
1840
Stock No:
37805
£575
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MICHAEL
(of Kent, George Charles Franklin, b.1942, First cousin to Queen Elizabeth II)
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Michael STEWART
(1911-1994, KCMG, OBE, HM Ambassador to Greece and Minister at the British Embassy in Washington) telling him that he has received “your very touching letter to Philip Hay. Thank you so very much for your sympathy. I was much moved by the number of kind people who signed the book in the Embassy. Thank you for your letter which Mr Goodenough has just given me. I look forward to seeing you in the near future..”, 2 sides 4to., on mourning paper, with original autograph envelope marked “by hand”, Athens Airport, 6th September no year
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
41926
£225
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ENCOURAGEMENT FROM GRAND DUKE MICHAEL
MICHAEL
(Grand Duke, 1878-1918, Tsar for a day, 28th-29th March 1917, Youngest Brother of Tsar Nicholas II)
Remarkable Autograph Letter Signed ‘Misha’, in Russian with translation,
to his cousin KIRILL VLADIMIROVICH, (1876-1938, later Head of the House of Romanov and claimant to the Imperial throne of Russia), saying “You ask me why I have seemed uncommunicative and depressed... I had in my head a mass of all sorts of terrifying and heavy sensations, so that I was unable to convey even a tenth part of the sincere and heartfelt sympathy I felt for your grief and earlier mental sufferings. But now I wish you, all, all the best that exists”, referring to his own “very painful and distressing burden; you can entirely take my meaning as I too understand you”, adding “Needless to say, all our conversation is between ourselves alone, except of course Ducky, who knows all and needs to know all concerning Baby. I am glad that at last we have succeeded in having a talk after our hearts, and I hope we may remain for ever close friends. I want you to spend time gladly with her who is more dear to you than anything in the world... Yours with heartfelt affection”, with a P.S. “Good wishes from me, Ducky and Baby, more than I can possibly convey”, embossed monogram A with M crosswise in silver with the Imperial Crown, 3 sides 6¾” x 5”, Krasnoe Seló (18 miles SW of St Petersburg), 6th / 18th June
Item Date:
1903
Stock No:
42244
£3750
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MICHAEL
(of Kent, George Charles Franklin, b.1942)
Autograph Letter Signed to "Dear General" MONCKTON (Gilbert Walter Riverside, b. 1915, 2nd Viscount Brenchley, Major-General),
apologising for not answering his letters and hoping it has not cause inconvenience, "I would be very pleased to contribute to a painting for the Commander-in-Chief", he goes on to talk about this years regimental Christmas card but he couldn't read what was in the "photograph that you said I was on," 2 sides 8vo, on 11th Hussars headed paper, 5th September
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
27717
£100
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