MOUNTBATTEN
(Earl Louis, of Burma, 1900-1979, Admiral of the Fleet, Victoria's Great Grandson)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Captain J. Trevor LEAN, D.S.O.,
(1903-1961, Commanding HMS Manxman, 1951-1953, at this time the most senior Captain in the Royal Navy), returning "the fascinating photos [not present] ... of the German ship 'Mancksmann' in Cala Dueira", the cove in the NW tip of Gozo, "I showed them to Prince Philip & the staff & all were most interested ...", thanking him "for the ... delightful evening you gave us last Tuesday" and for "all your fine work on the station" and "as Commodore", and ending "All good luck to you in the future", 2 sides 4to, headed 'Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean', [Malta], 28th November
Item Date:
1952
Stock No:
56727
£125
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MOUNTBATTEN
(Earl Louis, of Burma, 1900-1979, Admiral of the Fleet, Victoria's Great Grandson)
Typed Letter Signed 'Mountbatten of Burma' to Mr. Best,
(Geoffrey F.A., b. 1928, Professor of History, Edinburgh University, 1966-1974), saying "You may certainly use any information you require from the manuscript diaries" and suggesting "From Broadlands Archives, by courtesy of Admiral of the Fleet the Earl Mountbatten of Burma" in the acknowledgment, headed 'Chief of the Defence Staff', 1 side 8vo, Ministry of Defence, Storey's Gate, London S.W.1., 26th July
Item Date:
1962
Stock No:
56728
£100
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MOUNTBATTEN
(Earl Louis, of Burma, 1900-1979, Admiral of the Fleet, Victoria's Great Grandson)
Typed Letter Signed 'Mountbatten of Burma', with autograph salutation & subscription to "Dear Mr Gwynne Hughes"
thanking him for his letter and saying that he is "very sorry to hear that thieves destroyed your autograph collection. What vandals ...", sending his autograph, 1 side 8vo., Broadlands, Romsey headed paper, 20th March
Item Date:
1970
Stock No:
39945
£75
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MOUNTBATTEN
(Edwina, Countess, 1901-1960, wife of Earl Louis, Chairman of the Red Cross)
Typed Letter Signed ‘Edwina Mountbatten’ with autograph salutation to Lady CROSFIELD
(Domini, née Elliadi, 1884-1963, Liberal Party Politician and Tennis Player) thanking for for an invitation to “hear Gina Bachauer. I am afraid both my husband and I will be down at Portsmouth on that day visiting the Aircraft Carrier, H.M.S. ‘Triumph’, which I launched two years ago up on the Tyne, and we are spending two or three. hours going over her and meeting the ship’s company... we are very sorry that we cannot accept...”, 1 side 8vo., 16 Chester Street, Belgrave Square, 6th December
Item Date:
1946
Stock No:
43271
£175
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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’, with autograph salutation & subscription to “Dear Mr Elliott”
thanking him for his letter and “your kind remarks about the old days which I much appreciate. I am afraid I will not be able to attend the fly past on the 29th July and so there will be no opportunity of meeting you again...”, 1 side 8vo., Broadlands, Romsey headed paper, 9th July
Item Date:
1977
Stock No:
43268
£125
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