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 Mr Elliott
saying he is “so sorry that you can’t come to visit Broadlands. It was nice hearing from somebody who fought in the RAF in SEAC...” 1 side 4to., Broadlands, Romsey, 24th July
Item Date:
1979
Stock No:
43274
£125
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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 SUGGESTS THE ACTION WHERE PRINCE PHILIP GAINED HIS MENTION IN DESPATCHES AS SEARCHLIGHT CONTROL OFFICER AS A SUBJECT FOR A PAINTING
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’ to Mr Skeggs
suggesting that the “night action of the Battle of Matapan, where Prince Philip gained his Mention in Despatches as Searchlight Control Officer of the VALIANT, might be a suitable subject...”, 1 side 4to., First Sea Lord, Admiralty headed paper, 12th June 1958 together with a handwritten copy of his reply saying he is “deeply grateful to you for giving thought to my painting. It shall of course be the Battle of Matapan. I will start at once on research, somewhere, as to the types of ships and the positions. The knowledge that Prince Philip gained his Mention in this action will indeed serve as an urge to do ones best. We are very great admirers of the Prince...”, 2 sides 4to., Royden, 16th June
Item Date:
1958
Stock No:
41810
£225
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EDWINA MOUNTBATTEN’S ANNUITY TO PRINCE PHILIP
MOUNTBATTEN
(Edwina, Countess, 1901-1960, wife of Earl Louis, Chairman of the Red Cross)
Certificate of Deduction of Income Tax Signed
concerning the Annuity that Lady Mountbatten paid to Prince PHILIP ((Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021, Consort of ELIZABETH II), the annuity is £100 per annum and the tax that has been paid at a rate of 50%, the form certifies that “on paying to H.R.H. Prince Philip of Greece of H.M.S. Walace of G.P.O. London...” that the sum mentioned overleaf has been paid, 8½” x 3”, 15 Chester Street, Belgrave Square, 17th January
Item Date:
1944
Stock No:
41807
£175
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