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Auction: 19022 - Historical Documents, Postal History and Autographs
Lot: 2185

(x) Autographs
Libya
Dr Abdul Salam Busairi, Ambassador to London
A collection of photographs during his time in London, including December 1958 Presenting his Credentials, photographs from various events at the embassy with notable dignitaries including Harold Macmillan (2) and Emperor Haile Selassie. There is also a signed photograph of Begum Aga Khan in the 1940's "To Mrs Muazzez Busairi. With my best wishes, Umm Habibe Agakhan", a 1961 Christmas card of Princess Alexandra with Princess Marina, the Duchess of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent signed "Alexandra", and a studio portrait of Fatimah el-Sharif, Queen of Libya taken in Rome.


Offered with this group are a collections of letters and documents relating to his time as ambassador including 1964 letter signed by the Prince of the Netherlands, letters and additional photographs relating to his orders and awards. Also a certificate of honorary citizenship of Dallas, Texas. A very interesting group. Photo

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Estimate
£350 to £400