STRATHMORE
(Cecilia, 1862-1938, mother of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Wife of Claude George, 1855-1944, from 1904 14th Earl of)
Typed Letter Signed to Alice Verne BREDT ,
(1868-1958, pianist and violinist), thanking her "for your very kind letter about my daughter. I wish your dear sister", Mathilde VERNE, (1865-1936, pianist), "was still here to see her pupil become Queen of England. I cannot thank you enough for all your good wishes ... forgive a very short typewritten note ... as I have so many letters to write just now", 1 side 8vo., 38 Cumberland Mansions, Bryanston Square, W.1,
Item Date:
1936
Stock No:
14622
£125
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'BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE' WRITES FROM EXILE
STUART
(Charles Edward, 1720-1788, 'Bonnie Prince Charlie', the Young Pretender)
Unsigned Autograph Letter, in French with translation,
in his clear rounded hand, to 'Monsieur', the Comte d'Argenson, (Marc Pierre de Voyer de Paulmy, 1696-1764, Secretary of State for War, 1743-1757, under Louis XV), saying he has received his letter, "tomorrow I am thinking of leaving for Avignon" and that "there or elsewhere I will be always ready whenever His Most Christian Majesty desires anything of me", 1 side 8½" x 6½", [Paris], 24th January
Item Date:
1747
Stock No:
54336
£4250
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TABONE
(Nathalie Poutiatine, 1903-1984, Princess of Russia)
Printed visiting card
with her name and 'Malta' under her crest, together with an autograph envelope sending it to Mrs Mary Ricarole in England, 3½" x 2½", Malta, postmarked 18th May
Item Date:
1959
Stock No:
38757
£75
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[TATIANA
(1897-1918, Grand Duchess, daughter of Nicholas II of Russia, assassinated with her family)]
Fine original unsigned photo
showing the Grand Duchess with her mother's best friend Anna Vyruvora, (1884-1964) who is holding a parasol, photographed in the grounds of the Alexandra Palace, 5" x 4", c.
slight damage to bottom left hand corner
Item Date:
1912
Stock No:
28908
£450
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[TATIANA
(1897-1918, daughter of Nicholas II of Russia, assassinated with her family)]
Fine original unsigned press photo,
showing her full length in profile holding onto the back of a chair, with press stamps on the back, marked obituary, 6" x 3¼", 29th August, no place,
slight fold in bottom corner
Item Date:
1912
Stock No:
25472
£750
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