Lot 89
George V (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of India (1910-1936). Photograph Signed ("George R.I. 1917") as King and Emperor, 13 x 8". Signed on the mount below the photo, which is 8 x 4½". A three-quarter portrait of the King in full military regalia. Silvering around the edges of the photo which is housed in a 15 x 10" wooden frame with a crown affixed to the top. On the reverse of the photo is a note penned in ink by Arthur Meredyth, Captain Royal Navy & S-N-O Thurso, "A Personal Gift to me ["to me" is crossed out] from His Majesty King George V. to me on the occasion of Passing Through Thurso [Scotland] after visiting the Grand Fleet, June 25th."
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized $660 |
