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Auction: 22066 - Historical Documents, Postal History & Autographs - Featuring the Robin Hunt Collection
Lot: 2259

The Robin Hunt Collection
Royal Visits
Canada
1939 Autograph correspondence card from Marlborough House, written by Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth prior to the Royal Tour of Canada.
"27 April 1939 / Darling Elizabeth. Here is the brooch of enamelled maple leaf given me by the Women of Montreal in Sept. 1901. Do wear it while you are there. Wednesday morning May 3rd will suit me for seeing your toilettes, you will need to tell me the hour later on.
Ever yr. loving Mama, Mary"
Correspondence between members of the Royal Family is rarely found and this, relating to preparations for a Royal Tour is exceptional.

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