GINA
(née von Wilczek, 1921-1989, from 1943 wife of Franz Josef II, 1906-1989, from 1938 Prince of Liechtenstein)
Autograph Letter Signed to Nathan MILSTEIN ,
(1904-1992, violinist) telling him that "we have heard from Mr. Bennigsen that you will give a concert for our Red Cross on Sept. 8th 1972. I can't tell you how greatly we look forward to this event ... My husband and I hope you will give us the pleasure of staying with us ... together with Professor Ludwig", with original autograph envelope annotated in another hand, 1 side folio, Vaduz, Liechtenstein, 19th December
envelope stapled by top corner to recto of letter
Item Date:
1971
Stock No:
15223
£75
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GOODING
(George)
Autograph Letter Signed to Major John Mackenzie Rogan (b. 1858),
Bandmaster of the Coldstream Guards, saying "he is very glad to hear the trip on the briny is likely to do you good ... Today I got Lord John Hamilton to ask the King if I may have you with me for 4 or 5 days (say 7). The King replied, 'What Rogan; certainly I shall be pleased to see him here", the writer will be delighted "to make you comfortable", it is "very cold night & morning so come prepared", blue embossed crown, 3 sides 8vo., Balmoral Castle, 21st September
Item Date:
1913
Stock No:
53937
£35
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THE WEDDING OF PRINCE PHILIP'S SISTER
GOTTFRIED
(Hermann Alfred Viktor, 8th Prince Hohenlohe-Langenburg) and his mother Princess ALEXANDRA of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1878-1942, daughter of Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, granddaughter of Queen Victoria and Tsar Alexander II)
Fine wedding postcard photo
inscribed "Langenberg, April 20th 1931", showing the bridegrooom with his mother, full length, standing on the steps of the church, 5½" x 3½", Langenberg, 20th April
Item Date:
1931
Stock No:
27678
£275
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GREIG
(Group-Captain Sir Louis, 1880-1953, Comptroller, 1920-1923, and from 1924 Gentleman Usher to the Duke of York (George VI) and to Elizabeth II)
Autograph Letter signed to Seaton,
thanking him for his "very charming letter. The older one grows, the more one sees of life, the more one appreciates a friendly letter from a good friend & I can only say that it has been the greatest pleasure to have served with you in the Duke of York's household. I know the difficulties you have had to contend with and the way you have tackled them, & I am very grateful indeed for your loyal cooperation. In many ways I am glad to go, but in some ways I am sorry to leave chiefly because it is never quite easy to part cheerfully from those with whom one has been associated so long and so pleasantly ...", 1 side 8vo., Ladderstile, Kingston Hill, 3rd March no year but circa
separated on central fold but professionally repaired
Item Date:
1926
Stock No:
37830
£125
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GREIG
(Group-Captain Sir Louis, 1880-1953, Comptroller, 1920-1923, and from 1924 Gentleman Usher to the Duke of York (George VI) and to Elizabeth II)
Typed Letter Signed to N. Dayer-Smith, of Hadsley & Co.,
thanking him on behalf of the Duke of York for "the admirable and business-like manner in which you carried out within recent months the purchase and sale of No. 29, Chester Mews", and for his care and trouble "... in other ways", crowned York Rose in garter at head, with original envelope, 1 side 4to., White Lodge, Richmond Park, 8th June
small defect in blank corner, a little sunned from former framing, envelope laid down
Item Date:
1923
Stock No:
50525
£60
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