[WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain) and his wife ADELAIDE of Saxe-Meiningen, 1792-1849, Adelaide, Australia is named after her)]
Pair of engraved portraits on their coronation, unsigned,
in an unsophisticated style, showing them head and shoulders, he in his Garter robes, she with coronet, ermine cape, and Garter Star, parts are hand coloured in blue, each 4½" x 3¾" in contemporary matching glazed frames 6¼" x 5¼", published by J. Fairbairn, Barbican, London, for 8th September
Item Date:
1831
Stock No:
52442
£225
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THE KING DISCUSSES HIS SON'S NAVAL CAREERS
WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed as King 'William R' to an unnamed correspondent
saying that as The Mediterranean Fleet are leaving he is sending "a letter for my son Augustus ... and hope Adolphus is on his passage on board the Glasgow ... in the event of Captain Markham being detained I wish you to send him home in the first Navy vessel that is returning; Adolphus has served his time I am anxious for his passing at the Naval College that he be made a Lieutenant without loss of time: as for Augustus under your flag ... he cannot be better for those three years: only give him as much sea work as possible .. the whole world is in such a critical state that no human foresight can conjecture what is or may happen; looking back to when we were Midshipmen what extraordinary changes have taken place. I do not like the present aspect ... I make no doubt your conduct will be that of a prudent and able officer: the Cabinets of the different great powers have immense responsibility thrown on them. I will not further take up your time which must be fully occupied. I hope Lady Thane is quite well and not very unhappy that hitherto her residence abroad has not been the most agreeable and I am sadly afraid not likely to become more amusing for the present ...", 3 sides 4to., with a note on the final sheet that "The Duke of Clarence answered in March 1821", St James, 4th February
Item Date:
1821
Stock No:
40698
£275
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THE CORONATION OF WILLIAM IV
[WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)]
Printed Copy of “The Cermonies to be observed at the Royal Coronation of their Most Excellent Majesties”
starting with details of the Royal Regalia of the King and Queen and who carried it, there follows a very detailed description of the ceremony - The Recognition, The Offering, The Oath, The Annointing and continuing to the Crowning and the Holy Sacrament, the publication authorised by Norfolk, Earl Marsha, 10 pages folio, printed by Robert George Clarke, Whitehall, 30th August
Item Date:
1831
Stock No:
43036
£225
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“AT THE MOMENT DUE TO THE COST OF LIVING HERE WE ARE FEELING RATHER PINCHED”
WINDSOR
(Duchess of, Wallis Simpson, 1896-1986, Wife of Edward VIII)
Exceptional long Autograph Letter Signed with initial to “Dearest Martha”
saying that “the Duke and I have the letters about the Memorial to Charlie. We think it a wonderful idea. And so appropriate having it connected with the Boys Club at Locust Valley and I am sure as the letter says ‘It will be something that will please him’. I don’t suppose a day goes by that all of us who knew him well do not think of him... I simply cannot realize yet that I cannot sit down and write him nonsense and receive some in return. We are sending a much too small cheque to the fund. I wanted to tell you the reason we could not make it more, actually at the moment due to the cost of living here we are feeling rather pinched - and do not seem to be able to raise our income for the moment. We have just heard from Charlie Muir that he has persuaded Edith to come over with him we are thrilled and delighted that we are to see her - they, I believe are joining us in Biarritz - I have offered the attic in Paris for that part of her stay but I think she will stay at Charlie’s apartment which is more comfortable plus an extra man on the spot!... I know some people have cancelled their trips due to the Middle East. Monsieur Spaak... didn’t feel that was necessary - we have had the most awful (to be said like Ellen) summer - only about 10 days of sun... I have no gossip from here - that seems to be mainly among the Peerage - the English papers have a tasty bit each day about Lords and Ladies, the famous reserve seems to be ‘rocked n rolled’ over. Tender lover and we are truly sorry not to be able to give more towards such a wonderful thought for a wonderful person...”, 4 sides 4to., on separate sheets, Moulin de la Tuilerie headed paper, 4th August, no year, circa
Item Date:
1960
Stock No:
42080
£1250
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THE DUCHESS WRITES TO HER FRIEND CLAUDE ROLAND
WINDSOR
(Duchess of, Wallis Simpson, 1896-1986, Wife of Edward VIII)]
Autograph Letter Signed to “Dear Claude” Roland
thanking him “so very much for the narcises... I am enjoying them very, very much. I also enjoy having you here as you are always gay and keep the conversation going! Again my thanks for your thought of us...”, 2 sides sm. 8vo., with her monogram at the hed, with original autograph envelope signed with initial ‘W’, 15th January postmarked
Item Date:
1972
Stock No:
43808
£575
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