ALICE (Countess of Athlone, 1883-1981, Princess, daughter of Prince Leopold, last grandchild of Queen Victoria)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dearest Effie', saying "Thursday 13th suits admirably if you would pick me up at the Beaver Hut, Strand", the Canadian YMCA, "I have just been asked to Rosemary Leveson-Gower's wedding on Saturday next. Can you possibly chaperone me to it? I will let you know where we meet later if you are free", Henry III Tower, Windsor Castle, 2 sides 8vo, 5th March light remains of laying down by right edge of side 2 obscuring a few letters (easily supplied)

Lady Rosemary Leveson-Gower (1893-1930) was the only daughter of the late 4th Duke of Sutherland and married Viscount Ednam, from 1932 3rd Earl of Dudley. She had been courted by the Prince of Wales, but marriage was forbidden by Queen Mary on the grounds of possible madness in the family. She was sadly killed in an air crash in 1930.

Item Date:  1919

Stock No:  56677      £175

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