ALEXANDRA
(of Denmark, 1844-1925, Queen of Edward VII)
Delightful Imperial cabinet photo by Downey, signed and inscribed underneath
“Alexandra & her granddaughters”, the image shows the Queen with two of her grandchildren – the daughters of the Duchess of Fife, ALEXANDRA (1891-1959) & MAUD (1893-1945), one on either side, she has her arm around Maud’s shoulders, 13” x 7½”, no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1903
Stock No:
42276
£585
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ALEXANDRA
(of Denmark, 1844-1925, Queen of Edward VII)
Fine long Autograph Letter Signed to “My dear Rose”
saying has “received yr letter last night and am more sorry than I can say to hear the fatal result of yr poor brother in his illness. How too terrible it seems that after escaping so many dangers in Africa where he did such true & loyal service to his Country - that he shd only be restored to his poor wife & family to be snatched away at this early age & his most promising career thus... cut short by this terrible fever - Please tell his poor little widow how very deeply I sympathise with and feel for her under this crushing blow. I am truly sorry that this sad cause shd have prevented yr visit here to which I had. been looking forward to so much but hop at all events we may soon meet. I was also so sorry to hear of yr poor Aunt’s... death - I wish you wd get me that excellent photo of her in a white dress and cap which was so like her...”, 4 sides 8vo.,on mourning paper with purple and black crested monogram at the head, Sandringham, Saturday, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
42402
£325
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COORONATION PHOTO SIGNED BY QUEEN ALEXANDRA
ALEXANDRA
(of Denmark, 1844-1925, Queen of Edward VII)
Marvellous Coronation photo by W. & D. Downey signed and inscribed
“Coronation Day, Augst 1902”, showing her three quarters length, with her hands on the back of a gilt chair, 11½” x 6½” in photographer’s mount, 15½” x 10”, in fine contemporary frame with a decorative gilt lining on the frame, 20” x 13½”, no place but Westminster Abbey, 9th August
Item Date:
1902
Stock No:
43138
£875
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ALEXANDRA
(b. 1936, Princess, daughter of George, Duke of Kent and Marina)
Autograph Letter Signed to ‘Dear Lady WAVERLEY’
(1896-1974, wife of Sir John Anderson, Viscount Waverley) thanking her for her “sweet understanding letter of sympathy touched me deeply. Thank God - my beloved mother was saved from all pain & fear. This comforts me, knowing too that she is at peace and only aware of shining happiness. You were kind to write to me at such a bewildering time. The missing is acute as we shared so many thing - but I know she gives me strength...”, 2 sides 8vo, with original autograph envelope marked ‘Private’ and signed with initial ‘A’, Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park, no date, but
Item Date:
1968
Stock No:
43027
£225
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ALEXANDRA
(b. 1936, Princess, daughter of George, Duke of Kent and Marina)
Christmas Card signed with both her name and her husband’s
Sir Angus OGILVY (1928-2004), inscribed to “Damaris and Michael” (Sir Michael STEWART, 1911-1994, HM Ambassador to Greece), in a card with a ‘View of Balmoral from Monaltrie’ by Prince Charles in 1990, 7½” x 5½” in folded card, no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1990
Stock No:
43143
£75
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