Begg Varyl (2 results)
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Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerThis English military officer entered the Royal Navy in 1933, working his way up to Admiral of the Fleet. Choice bold signature in blue ballpoint along with date and "A.F." (Admiral of the Fleet), heavy stock 5" X 3" card, 1980 December 1. Fine. With original envelope.
['An Admiral with salt in his ears and his tongue': Admiral of the Fleet Sir Varyl Begg, First Sea Lord.] Autograph Letter Signed to 'Mr Dean', listing his 'appointments as Captain & Admiral'.
Sir Varyl Begg [Admiral of the Fleet Sir Varyl Cargill Begg] (1908-1995), First Sea Lord 1966-1968; Governor of Gibraltar 1968-1973; served with distinction in Second World War [Royal Navy]
Published by Undated between and 1965. On his letterhead as Commander-in-Chief Far East Phoenix Park Singapore, 1964
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- Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Seller: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, United KingdomRichard M. Ford Ltd
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used
US$ 135.93
US$ 5.94 shippingShips from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSee his entry in the Oxford DNB. See David Owen, who was minister for the navy when Begg was appointed Admiral of the Fleet in 1968, commented on his death that Begg was 'an Admiral with salt both in his ears and his tongue', who 'did not suffer fools gladly' (The Independent, 15 July 1995). 2pp, 4to. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once. Begins: 'Dear Mr Dean. / I have signed the photograph as you asked. / My appointments as Captain & Admiral have been.' A list of nine appointments follows, beginning with '1947-8 Commanding HM Gunnery School / Chatham.' and ending with '1963 - Commander in Chief / Far East.' Good bold signature and valediction: 'With all best wishes / Yours sincerely / Varyl Begg'. The letter can be dated from the letterhead and last item in the list. …
