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Auction: 14035 - Postal History, Autographs and Historical Documents
Lot: 3078

Historical Documents
King Edward VIII and King George VI
1901 (27 December) autograph letter (in the hand of the young Prince Edward), signed by both 'Edward & Albert' (aged 7½ and 6 years respectively), to Mrs. Colman in Leeds, thanking her for the Christmas presents. The letter (8 x 8 inches) is written in pencil, folded, in good clean condition. With the original envelope with York Cottage, Sandringham on the flap, addressed in an adult hand, postmarked Sandringham, (27.12).

The message reads, "Dear Mrs. Colman, We thank you very much for the books. Mary thanks you for the doll. We wish you a Happy New Year. From Edward & Albert.". Photo

Edward VIII (1894-1972) reigned 1936. George VI (1895-1952) reigned from 1936.

For a 1938 letter from King George VI to King Farouk, please see lot 3127

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