EDWARD
(Prince of Saxe-Weimar, 1823-1902, Field-Marshal in the British Army, playfellow of Queen Victoria)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Chamberlayne
thanking him for his letter which he received as “I was leaving Chichester for London. I am very much obliged to you for your kind invitation but regret very much that it will be quite out of my power to come to Cranberry Park. I have only just become Adjutant... and... not leave my Battalion. I only came up to Town on business yesterday evening and am obliged to return this afternoon...”, 2 sides 8vo., Guard’s Club, 10th December
Item Date:
1850
Stock No:
42632
£125
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EDWARD
(Prince, born 1964, Earl of Wessex, youngest son of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip)
Typed Letter signed to Ronald Barlow
saying that there can be "no doubt that the 21st Birthday Dance which the Queen gave at the end of Ascot Week was a very successful and happy occasion. We have received countless letters of thanks and appreciation .... On behalf of Lady Sarah, Lady Helen, James Ogilvy and myself, may i ask you to accept our very special thanks and appreciation for all your hard work ...", 1 side 4to., Buckingham Palace headed paper, 13th July
Item Date:
1985
Stock No:
39699
£175
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EDWARD
(Prince of Saxe-Weimar, 1823-1902, Field-Marshal in the British Army, playfellow of Queen Victoria)
Autograph Letter Signed to "My dear Duke"
saying that he understands that "a vacancy has occurred among the Magistrates of Middlesex by the death of Colonal Leakes and I am further informed that Colonel Stedell's name has been submitted to your Grace as a candidate for the appointment. I have known Colonel Stedell since I have been in command of the Home District, since 1870. He ... is a Gentleman of independent means .. in addition Chairman of the Hornsey Local Board of Health ... His Character in that locality is probably well known to you. My own acquaintance with Colonel Stedell has been through his position as Commanding Officer of the 37th Middlesex R.V. and I must say that chiefly owing to his actions in that capacity, the Corps is one of the best in the Metropolis ...", 3 sides 8vo., Horse Guards, 11th March
Item Date:
1876
Stock No:
41069
£85
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[EDWARD VII
(1841-1910, King of Great Britain), and ALEXANDRA (of Denmark, 1844-1925, his Queen)]
3 unsigned photos and the timetable of their visit to Ireland,
arriving at Kingstown for Dublin via Punchestown races, returning for a second day, on the third the King lays the first stone of the Royal College of Science at Leinster Lawn, then more racing at Phoenix Park and on Friday at Leopardstown, after a Command Night at the Theatre Royal, the photos show the King and Queen preparing to enter their carriage, the King shaking hands with one of a crowd of race goers, and the Ball at Dublin Castle, most of the guests are seated but are watching a lady about to get into a fine sedan chair, the photos 8½" x 5½", 6¼" x 12¼" and 5¾" x 8", the program 3 sides 6½" x 4", Ulster's Office, Dublin Castle, 26th - 29th April
all neatly laid down on cards, lacks pp. 4-6 of original timetable covering return to Kingstown
Item Date:
1904
Stock No:
51557
£175
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'UNCLE BERTIE' WRITES TO HIS NIECE
EDWARD VII
(1841-1910, King of Great Britain)
Affectionate autograph letter signed to 'Dearest Charlotte',
(Princess of Prussia, 1860-1919, eldest daughter of his sister Victoria, wife of Friedrich III), sending "a few lines" to thank her "for your very kind letter received yesterday" and her brother Henry for his, "we are only too happy to hear that you liked our little presents for your Confirmation. Now that your 'Verlobung' [engagement] is officially announced I must offer you my warmest congratulations and hope that the greatest event in your life, will be productive of the greatest possible happiness", adding that "As your marriage is not to be till next year, I hope we shall see you in England before that time, & that Bernhard may also be tempted to come over", ending "Aunt Alix sends you her best love & with ours to your dear 'Geschwister' [brothers & sisters] ... your devoted 'Uncle Bertie' ", embossed monogram AE within the Garter, Marlborough House, 4 sides 7" x 4½"
in crisp condition
Item Date:
1877
Stock No:
53762
£575
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