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Auction: 14035 - Postal History, Autographs and Historical Documents
Lot: 3127

Historical Documents
Egypt
King Farouk and King George VI
1938 (12 January) A.L.S. from King George VI on Sandringham, Norfolk letterhead, "My dear Farouk,
I hope you will like the pair of guns I am sending you for a wedding present. They are the same as those I use myself, and I hope you will have many opportunities of using them.
With them go my best wishes for yourself and for your wife on your wedding day and during the years to come.
Your sincere friend
George R.I."

With accompanying autograph envelope addressed "His Majesty / King Farouk" and initialled "GRI" by King George V1.

A draft response from King Farouk is included:
"My dear George,
Thank you very much for your kind thought and the beautiful pair of guns which you sent me for my wedding.
You could not have thought of a more cherished present.
My wife joins me in sending you our warm thanks for your good wishes.
We send you both our kindest regards and best wishes,
Your sincere friend.". Also a few covers relating to the marriage on 20th January.
Rare and important documents asletters between reigning monachs are seldom found. Photo


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Estimate
£7,000 to £9,000