Lot 759
Churchill, Winston S (1874-1975) English statesman, soldier, and author; inspirational Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II and again from 1951-55; winner of the 1953 Nobel Prize in Literature. Typed letter signed, one page, on engraved personal letterhead, 9½ x 7½", Chartwell, Westerham, Kent, May 29, 1955. With holograph salutation and closing. Written three days after the general election of May 26, 1955, which saw an increased majority for the Conservative Party, to Rt. Hon. Sir Norman Brook, G.C.B. [Knight Grand Cross] (1902-67), who was Cabinet Secretary and who would be a pall bearer at Churchill's funeral ten years later : "My dear Norman, Thank you so much for your letter of May 27. I think everything has gone off in a very satisfactory manner, and I feel that the Prime Minister is well established in the goodwill and confidence of the country. The stability of Britain plays a great part in the stability of the world. Let us have a talk together when you are less busy…."
When Churchill resigned on April 6, 1955, due to ill health, Anthony Eden (1897-1977), became the new Prime Minister. Eden served as Foreign Secretary for three periods between 1935 and 1955, including during World War II, and was Prime Minister from 1955 to 1957. The Suez crisis precipitated his resignation and seriously diminished British influence in the Middle East.
Letter is affixed at corners to another page; one smudge in signature, one small stain and one file hole in upper left corner, else fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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