ALICE (Princess, Countess of Athlone, 1883-1981, Daughter of Leopold, Duke of Albany, Grand-daughter of Queen Victoria, wife of Prince Alexander of Teck, Queen Mary's brother)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Mrs Crooks' Starting "Helena & I did so enjoy our very pleasant, & nice cold visit to Beech House, & we thank you & the Brigadier every so much for letting us come up to Newcastle ... we thoroughly enjoyed being with you ...", 1 side 4to., King's House, Jamaica headed paper, 24th March

In 1950, Princess Alice became the first Chancellor of the University of the West Indies. As Chancellor, she visited the university every year, staying as a guest of Sir Kenneth Blackburne, Governor-General of Jamaica, and his wife.

Item Date:  1963

Stock No:  40469      £45

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