THE QUEEN SENDS A NEW SEAL TO ADEN
ELIZABETH
(The Queen Mother, 1900-2002, Queen of George VI) & her younger daughter MARGARET (Rose, 1930-2002, Princess, Sister of Queen Elizabeth II, Countess of Snowdon)
Exceptional document signed by both at the head on behalf of the Queen addressed to Our Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Our Colony and Protectorate of Aden
printed with the details typed in, sending a “Seal prepared by our Order for the use of the Government of Our Colony and Protectorate of Aden... We do hereby authorize and direct that the said Seal be used in sealing all Public Instruments which shall be made and passed in Our Name... We do further require and command that you do return the old Seal... to Us, through One of Our Principal Secretaries of State in order that it may be defaced...” countersigned by Alan LENNOX-BOYD (1st Viscount Boyd of Merton, 1904-1983, Conservative Politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies), together with a later impression of her seal of Aden, 1 side folio with stamped seal, Court at St James’s, 8th February
Item Date:
1956
Stock No:
42075
£1275
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THE QUEEN MOTHER IS DISTRESSED BY HER DOGS ATTACKING ANOTHER DOG
ELIZABETH
(The Queen Mother, 1900-2002, Queen of George VI)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed with initials to the Rev. F. J. Stone
(Dean at Windsor) saying that they were “so distressed to hear of the attack made by our dogs on your poor little dog the other day and do hope that it will recover very soon. It is so awful when dogs fall out, and especially where damage is done, and we really are terribly disturbed about it all, and do want you to know how deeply we regret it. I do hope that all will be well with the poor sufferer - please let us know, & forgive our naughty dogs who had always behaved like angels up till now. We are longing to get back to Royal Lodge...” 2 sides 8vo., with original autograph envelope signed with initials, 145 Piccadilly, 9th December
Item Date:
1934
Stock No:
41948
£475
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THE QUEEN MOTHER HOUSE HUNTING
ELIZABETH
(The Queen Mother, 1900-2002, Queen of George VI)
Unusual Autograph Letter Signed, with transcription, to Lady Weigall
(Grace Emily, 1876-1950, née Maple, wife of Sir Archibald Weigall, 1874-1952, Governor of South Australia), thanking her "so very much for your note. No, we have not seen 12 Grosvenor Square - doesn't it belong to the Pierpont Morgans ... do tell me what you think of it", the position of "Alington House ... almost bars it ... Lady Pirrie ... might not want that house now, & it does look very nice. The Duchess of Rutland is asking a huge sum, & Lord Cholmondeley's house is falling down I believe !! It really is too kind of you to take so much trouble ...", 3 sides 8vo. black edged, Curzon House, London, no date, circa
Item Date:
1925
Stock No:
55167
£775
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THE QUEEN MOTHER SENDS SYMPATHY TO THE RECENTLY WIDOWED LADY ANDERSON
ELIZABETH
(The Queen Mother, 1900-2002, Queen of George VI)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to “Dearest Ava”, Lady WAVERLEY
(1896-1974, wife of Sir John Anderson, Viscount Waverley) thanking her for “that beautiful New Testament. It is absolutely perfect & the illustrations are so exquisite, that one can spend almost hours looking at them. I am truly very grateful... I do hope that I shall see you in the New Year... for I would love to have a talk, and hear how you are. I know how bleak & grey life can be, without the support and strength of the one that one leant on for courage & companionship. My thoughts are with you so much at this time...”, 3 sides 8vo., with original autograph envelope signed with initials, Sandringham, Norfolk headed paper, 28th December
Item Date:
1958
Stock No:
43323
£475
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ELIZABETH
(The Queen Mother, 1900-2002, Queen of George VI)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to “My dear Ava”, Lady WAVERLEY
(1896-1974, wife of Sir John Anderson, Viscount Waverley) saying that her “thoughts have been with you so much during the last few days, and my prayers as well, for I know the anguish of watching & waiting when someone precious is ill. I would so like to send heartfelt congratulations to Lord Waverley on receiving the Order of Merit. I cannot think of anyone who deserves it more, or of one who has served his country so well - everyone is delighted...”, 2 sides 8vo., with original autograph envelope signed with initials, Clarence House headed paper, 11th December
Item Date:
1957
Stock No:
43322
£425
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