EDWINA MOUNTBATTEN’S ANNUITY TO PRINCE PHILIP
MOUNTBATTEN
(Edwina, Countess, 1901-1960, wife of Earl Louis, Chairman of the Red Cross)
Certificate of Deduction of Income Tax Signed
concerning the Annuity that Lady Mountbatten paid to Prince PHILIP ((Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021, Consort of ELIZABETH II), the annuity is £100 per annum and the tax that has been paid at a rate of 50%, the form certifies that “on paying to H.R.H. Prince Philip of Greece of H.M.S. Walace of G.P.O. London...” that the sum mentioned overleaf has been paid, 8½” x 3”, 15 Chester Street, Belgrave Square, 17th January
Item Date:
1944
Stock No:
41807
£175
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MOUNTBATTEN SUGGESTS THE ACTION WHERE PRINCE PHILIP GAINED HIS MENTION IN DESPATCHES AS SEARCHLIGHT CONTROL OFFICER AS A SUBJECT FOR A PAINTING
MOUNTBATTEN
(Earl Louis, of Burma, 1900-1979, Admiral of the Fleet, Victoria’s Great Grandson, last Viceroy of India)
Typed Letter Signed ‘Mountbatten of Burma’ to Mr Skeggs
suggesting that the “night action of the Battle of Matapan, where Prince Philip gained his Mention in Despatches as Searchlight Control Officer of the VALIANT, might be a suitable subject...”, 1 side 4to., First Sea Lord, Admiralty headed paper, 12th June 1958 together with a handwritten copy of his reply saying he is “deeply grateful to you for giving thought to my painting. It shall of course be the Battle of Matapan. I will start at once on research, somewhere, as to the types of ships and the positions. The knowledge that Prince Philip gained his Mention in this action will indeed serve as an urge to do ones best. We are very great admirers of the Prince...”, 2 sides 4to., Royden, 16th June
Item Date:
1958
Stock No:
41810
£225
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MUNRO
(Alexander)
Autograph Letter Signed to Major D. Griffith,
regretting that "your dear Lucy's ill health caused you to go on half pay & to leave Ceylon. I trust you will succeed" in becoming "Commandant of the Rural Police - I know no one better qualified for mental or bodily exertion ... for such an Occupation which is half Military", 3 sides 8vo. black-edged, Dublin, 30th October
defects at corners and fold without loss
Item Date:
1844
Stock No:
15138
£15
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[MURAT
(Joachim, 1767-1815, King of Naples, Brother-in-Law & Marshal of Napoleon I)]
Fine unsigned carte de visite by E.& H.T. Anthony,
head and shoulders, wearing civilian clothes, 4"x 2½", no place, no date,
Item Date:
1810
Stock No:
25201
£75
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[MURAT
(Joachim, 1767-1815, King of Naples, Brother-in-Law & Marshal of Napoleon I)]
Fine unsigned carte de visite by E.& H.T.Anthony,
showing him head and shoulders, wearing his military dress uniform, 4"x 2½", no place, no date,
Item Date:
1810
Stock No:
25202
£75
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