Auction: 17020 - Autographs, Historical Documents, Ephemera and Postal History
Lot: 953
Autographs
Edward, Prince of Wales and Mrs Freda Dudley Ward
1921 Christmas card with the embossed feathers of the Prince of Wales in silver, H.M.S RENOWN on the outer cover and a real photograph inside of the ship at sea, sent by the Prince of Wales while on the Royal Tour to India, 1921 - 1922, inscribed in ink, ""For my own precious darling beloved Fredie" (printed : With all good wished for Christmas and the New Year) "1922 and all her devoted & adoring David's great great love". Crosses surround the photograph of the ship; with an envelope, not postally used, addressed by the Prince to "Mrs Dudley Ward / 62, Portland Place, London W2" sealed by a wax seal depicting a spider that was used by him on all his letters to Mrs Dudley Ward. 4 ½ x3 ½ inches not opened out. Photo
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