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Auction: 14035 - Postal History, Autographs and Historical Documents
Lot: 3073

Historical Documents
King George V
1895 autograph letter from Prince George as the Duke of York on mourning letterhead and envelope from York House, St. James's Palace to his uncle, Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar at Portland Place. "Saturday,
Dear Uncle Edward,
It would give both Mary and I great pleasure if you and Princess Edward would dine with us at 8.15 tomorrow evening to meet Papa, quite a small party.
Believe me yr affecte cousin,
George"
the envelope is stampless and marked "Express Delivery" with faint "express" cachet in large oval and with St. James St. (12.1) datestamp on the reverse.

Letters between members of the Royal family are scarce. Photo

Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar (1823-1902) was a senior Army Officer and nephew of Queen Adelaide

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Estimate
£300 to £350