[MARCONI
(Guglielmo, 1874-1937, Wireless Pioneer)]
Autograph note in English, signed by his widow Marchesa Marconi,
"It would give me much pleasure if you could be present" on her printed card, together with a printed invitation in Italian with translation, and ticket for 1 car for the inauguration of the monument to Marconi at the Roman Universal Exposition, to be attended by the Head of State, 11th December
Item Date:
1959
Stock No:
11674
£95
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WIRELESS FOR HOSPITALS COLLECTING SHEET NO. 1 SIGNED BY THE ROYAL FAMILY. MARCONI AND THE MILLIONAIRESS LADY HOUSTON
MARCONI
(Guglielmo, 1874-1937, Wireless Pioneer), EDWARD VIII (1894-1972, King of Great Britain, Later the Duke of Windsor), GEORGE VI (1895-1952, King of Great Britain), MARY (Princess Royal, 1897-1965, Countess of Harewood) and HENRY (Prince, 1900-1972, Duke of Gloucester) ARTHUR (1850-1942, 3rd son of Queen Victoria, Field Marshal and Governor of Canada, Duke of Connaught), Lucy LADY HOUSTON (1857-1936, Benefactor, Philanthropist, Adventurer and Patriot), Lord NUFFIELD (William Morris, 1st Viscount, 1877-1963, Motor manufacturer and Philanthropist), Edward W. MEYERSTEIN(1863-1942, Jewish Merchant, Stockbroker and Philanthropist) and Montague BURTON (1885-1952, Founder of Burton's stores and Philanthropist)
Presentation binder for the Collection Sheet for the News Chronicle Wireless for Hospitals Fund
signed first by the members of the Royal family, starting with Edward giving 25 guineas, his brother Albert 10, and the others giving £5 each, Lady Houston has donated 25 guineas as has Lord Nuffield whereas Marconi only gave £5, the others gave varying amounts between £5 and 25 guineas, the pages are decorated with a pattern of gilt flowers and leaves, there is a description of the project at the front and a list of the Council members at the back, the whole bound in white leather with cream watered silk endpapers and a gold tassle, 13" x 10", no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1932
Stock No:
37178
£1675
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EARLY SIGNED PHOTO OF MARCONI
MARCONI
(Guglielmo, 1874-1937, Wireless Pioneer)
Vintage Albumen portrait photograph signed and dated
showing him head and shoulders in semi profile, 5¾” x 4” in mount 10” x 8” in wooden frame with gilt slip, 12” x 9½”, no place, 11th January
Item Date:
1906
Stock No:
43088
£1250
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MARCONI
(Guglielmo, 1874-1937, Italian Physicist & Electrical Engineer, Pioneer of Wireless)
Fine Typed Letter in Italian with translation Signed in full addressed to “Excellence The Great Admiral Duke Paolo THAON DE REVEL, C.SS.A.”
(1859-1948, Italian Admiral and Navy Minister) thanking him for his letter about “the conferment of the honour of Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy to the gentleman Edmund Wessermann, Treasurer of the National Academic Union. The interested party has been duly informed, and express your excellence the feeling of his sincere gratitude...”, 1 side 4to., Reale Accademia d’Italia headed paper, Rome, 23rd November
Item Date:
1932
Stock No:
39865
£675
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MARCONI
(Guglielmo, 1874-1937, Italian Physicist & Electrical Engineer, Pioneer of Wireless)
Fine Typed Letter in Italian with translation Signed in full addressed to "Excellence The Great Admiral Duke Paolo THAON DE REVEL, C.SS.A."
(1859-1948, Italian Admiral and Navy Minister) with autograph subscription, inviting "your excellence to attend the visit of the collection of scientific documents gathered by the National Research Council for the World Exhibition in Chicago. The visit will take place on the next 21st at 5 PM, Via Crescenzion n° 19 (near Piazza Adriana). ...", 1 side 4to., National Research Council headed paper, Rome, 16th March
Item Date:
1933
Stock No:
39916
£675
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