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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[MOUNTBATTEN
(Earl Louis, of Burma, 1900-1979, Admiral of the Fleet, Victoria's Great Grandson)]
Fine unsigned press photo,
showing him head and shoulders in his naval uniform, smiling, 6"x 4½", no place, July
Item Date:
1958
Stock No:
27702
£50
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MOUNTBATTEN
(Edwina, Countess, 1901-1960, wife of Earl Louis, Chairman of the Red Cross)
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Eleanor SMITH,
asking her to "give May this letter [not present] from me at a suitable moment ... just saying how sorry I am that she is 'under the weather' but how glad I am that she has gone to London for treatment", from Dr Dix Perkin's report "there is obviously nothing basically wrong - or we hope not - but the usual fears and alarms and lack of balance ... I fear you have had a very tiring and testing time - but I think you know how grateful we all are to you for your devotion and constant support to May", ending "With warmest remembrances", badge of HMS Surprise at the head, 2 side 4to, Admiralty House, Valletta, Malta, 15th September
Item Date:
1954
Stock No:
56402
£75
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[MOUNTBATTEN
(Earl Louis, of Burma, 1900-1979, Admiral of the Fleet, Victoria's Great Grandson) & his wife EDWINA (Countess, 1901-1960, wife of Earl Louis, Chairman of the Red Cross)]
Fine unsigned press photo,
showing the couple talking to a fireman, after a fire that broke out in the Admiralty Buildings, 8" x 6", Whitehall, London, 8th December
Item Date:
1955
Stock No:
28046
£50
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