Lot 91
George VI (1895-1952) British monarch (1936-1952) who became king when his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to marry the American divorcée, Wallis Simpson; he was the last Emperor of India, the first Head of the Commonwealth, and the father of Elizabeth II. Autograph Letter Signed ("George"), 2pp (2nd page was trimmed for framing), 8¾ x 4¼, on stationery headed "H.M.S. Mackay", Invergordon (Scotland), Sept. 30, 1922. To Mrs. Egan, promising to put in a word for her and her husband, "but I can't swear that it will obtain you the quarters at Windsor….I wonder when you left Malta. I have been in this ship six weeks & have just come back from a Baltic Cruise which has been great fun…." Matted with a postcard photo signed ("George") and framed to an overall size of 19¼ x 8½".
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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