Lot 61
[Belgian Monarchs] 1831-1993. Group of 17 items, including seven signed letters, photos, etc. and seven medals: Leopold I (ruled 1831-65), an 1848 Letter Signed, in French, with holograph closing to Ferdinand II, King of the Two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of a Prince; Leopold II (ruled 1965-1909), an 1873 Autograph Note Signed, in French, on Buckingham Palace stationery, re worries about (Jules) Malou, who was Cabinet Minister of Belgium; Albert I (ruled 1909-34), a beautiful three-quarter Photo Signed and dated 1920, in uniform, 16¾ x 11 in., by Speaight Limited of London, and an 1898 Autograph Letter Signed, on personal stationery, in English, thanking the Board of Directors of Girard College (Philadelphia) for hospitality and two books; Leopold III (ruled 1934-51), Photo Signed and Inscribed to the Committee of the International Exposition of New York, 13½ x 10 in., by Speaight; with a 1950 Autograph Letter Signed, in English, with New Year's greetings to "dear Lacey," and a 1968 holiday card with three holograph words and printed signature; Baudoin I (ruled 1951-93) a 1969 Photo Signed, with two unsigned photos of King Baudoin and Queen Fabiola. Condition ranges from very good to fine. With seven bronze medals of varying sizes, ranging from 84.03mm to 28.38mm, commemorating Leopold I (3 medals), II, III, Albert, and Baudoin.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,100.
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| Realized $540 |
