EDWARD VIII (1894-1972, King of Great Britain, Later the Duke of Windsor)

Marvellous Autograph Letter in pencil signed with his intimate family name 'David' to his brother "My dear old Harry" HENRY, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974, Uncle of Elizabeth II), saying he would "have loved to have been able to come down & inspect you ... but there is a bloody memorial service for overseas troops at Noon so I'm afraid I cant manage it tho I promise to one day ..." he continues "Now as regards the pony; yes I'll give him to you as I see you are very keen on polo & I know its quite impossible to play with one pony & that Papa wont give you a 2nd one!! So you can clinch with Thompson ... I'll let you have the £100 ... Bertie & I will fix up a theatre party for you that night ... Not a word that I'm giving you the pony!! Love from your devoted brother David" 2 sides 8vo., "Buckhouse, S.W." 19th May slight duststaining on the second side

An extraordinary letter from the future king

Item Date:  1919

Stock No:  23143      £3500

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