Lot 155
Allenby, Edmund (1861-1936) British Field Marshall, commanded British troops in their victory over Turkish-German Army in Palestine. High Commissioner for Egypt 1919-1925.
Autograph Note Signed ("Allenby Field Marshall"). One page, large octavo, London, May 21, 1930. On "24 Wetherby Gardens" stationery. To Ida Corey. Lot includes postcard portrait of the General. Soil at top left corner, bottom right corner; bottom left corner chipped; paperclip stain over "yrs". Very good condition.
A very nice note to our collector from the Field Marshall "I thank you for your kind letter… and am proud thinking that my name will have a place in your memory as well as in your book."
Estimated Value $75 - 125.
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| Realized $86 |
