£260
ROYAL AUTOGRAPHS AND EPHEMERA
A letter short from Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, consort of Queen Victoria, to Lord (Edward Adolphus) Seymour, Duke of Somerset, dated Osborne (House, Isle of Wight, the couple's summer residence) 14/6 1850, opening "I have laid the designs for the new Gates at Buckingham Palace before the Queen, who quite approves them."; an autograph of King George II of Greece, addressed to C. Llewelyn Howell, Polesworth House, Port Talbot, South Wales; a framed portrait print of Prince Arthur (third son of Victoria and Albert) after Winterhaler, dated 1854, inscribed "Given by the Queen to Lady Granville, Jany. 3rd 1855, Windsor Castle; four various Christmas cards from Margaret Elisabeth Ines-Ker, Duchess of Roxburghe, circa-1960s; and an Imperial Service Order diploma awarded to David Johnston Robertson, apparently bearing the signature of Elizabeth II
We have examined the letter from Prince Albert and believe it to be authentic. It is written on a satin-finish paper watermarked "J. Whatman Turkish Mill 1849", corresponding with the date of the letter (1850). There is a considerable variation in the thickness and darkness of the ink, consistent with being handwritten.
We would highly recommend that prospective bidders view this lot in person where possible, and satisfy themselves as to its authenticity prior to placing a bid.
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