Lot 167
Edward VII (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910. Oversize photograph of Edward VII, 15½ x 10½", mounted to board. The three-quarter portrait has numerous blemishes but is still magnificent. Accompanied by Edward's signature ("Edward R & I / 2 August 1901) as King and Emperor, on a 4½ x 8½" sheet of toned paper. With an autograph document signed "A", one page, on an official British Government Dispatch form, 13 x 8¼", stamped "Meniun Alpes Maritimes 11 Mars '92." A telegraph to the Duchess of Abercorn, Hampden House, London: "Just arrived beautiful bright sun cold wind - all well - hope you & sweet Jack better - thanks dear telegr. Miss my darling Eddy wherever I am. A." Accompanied by postcard photos of H.R.H. The Late Duke of Clarence (son of Edward and Alexandra) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925). The Duchess of Abercorn (Lady Mary Curzon prior to her marriage) was Lady-in-Waiting to HM Queen Alexandra. Accompanied by a series of six Tuck's Post Cards of the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, c. 1901-1910, as well as three other postcards: one each of King Edward and Queen Alexandra and one of them together. Estimated Value $400 - 600
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