[EAST
(William Giles, Royal Bargemaster)]
Press photo by Newspaper Illustrations Ltd, unsigned,
showing him seated, three quarter face, at the tiller of the barge, built for William III in 1690, with its beautifully carved and gilded stern and its ornate canopy, 8" x 10", Henley, July
tiny defect and one short closed tear in top left background corner
Item Date:
1912
Stock No:
52621
£65
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EDWARD
(Prince, born 1964, Earl of Wessex, youngest son of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip)
Typed Letter signed to Ronald Barlow
saying that there can be "no doubt that the 21st Birthday Dance which the Queen gave at the end of Ascot Week was a very successful and happy occasion. We have received countless letters of thanks and appreciation .... On behalf of Lady Sarah, Lady Helen, James Ogilvy and myself, may i ask you to accept our very special thanks and appreciation for all your hard work ...", 1 side 4to., Buckingham Palace headed paper, 13th July
Item Date:
1985
Stock No:
39699
£175
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EDWARD
(Duke of Kent, 1767-1820, 4th Son of George III, Queen Victoria’s Father)
Fine signature taken from a Letter Signed
with the subscription, together with an engraved portrait showing him half length in uniform, the address from the letter has been pasted into a blank part, Kensington Palace, 9th November
Item Date:
1815
Stock No:
43658
£75
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EDWARD
(Duke of Kent, 1767-1820, 4th Son of George III, Queen Victoria’s Father)
Letter Signed to Lieutenant General Sir Harry CALVERT
(1st Baronet, 1763-1826, General),sending him “a letter I have just received from Lord Carysfort, requesting my good offices for the discharge of a Man of Ure name of James Cave, a native of his vicinity who is at present a private in my 1st Battalion, having enlisted a few months since, and if the Commander in Chief should be disposed to favor His Lordship’s wish, I would beg to suggest that as he cannot be considered as yet, a thoroughly made soldier, his Parents refunding the bounty... money, which have been issued for him, together with the pay which he has received, might perhaps in such case be deemed sufficient terms for granting his discharge, upon these being fulfilled...”, 2 sides 8vo., Kensington Palace, 9th January
Item Date:
1816
Stock No:
43659
£275
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EDWARD
(Prince of Saxe-Weimar, 1823-1902, Field-Marshal in the British Army, playfellow of Queen Victoria)
Autograph Letter Signed to "My dear Duke"
saying that he understands that "a vacancy has occurred among the Magistrates of Middlesex by the death of Colonal Leakes and I am further informed that Colonel Stedell's name has been submitted to your Grace as a candidate for the appointment. I have known Colonel Stedell since I have been in command of the Home District, since 1870. He ... is a Gentleman of independent means .. in addition Chairman of the Hornsey Local Board of Health ... His Character in that locality is probably well known to you. My own acquaintance with Colonel Stedell has been through his position as Commanding Officer of the 37th Middlesex R.V. and I must say that chiefly owing to his actions in that capacity, the Corps is one of the best in the Metropolis ...", 3 sides 8vo., Horse Guards, 11th March
Item Date:
1876
Stock No:
41069
£85
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