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

Fine large photo (by Hugh Cecil) signed as King "Edward R.I." and dated, showing the king wearing full dress uniform as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards holding his bearskin,14" x 11", no place, slightly creased across the centre, laid down

It is exceptionally rare to find signed photos from the very short reign of this monarch.
Hugh Cecil did the official accession photograph in 1936, which was used as the basis for the short lived issues of postage stamps.

Item Date:  1936

Stock No:  28452