Edward Viii, Signed (20 results)

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Written and Signed Letter by Edward VIII C1920. Edward VIII (1894-1972). King of the United Kingdom, January to December 1936. The recipient of the letter is probably Sir Alan Frederick "Tommy" Lascelles (1887-1981) who served as Assistant Private Secretary to the Prince of Wales between 1920 and 1929 and between 1935 and 1943, in the same role, to George V, Edward VIII and George VI. A chatty letter covering a range of subjects including attending an Amateur Boxing Association meeting, saying he has been playing a lot of golf and mentioning Freda (Winifred) Dudley Ward, [the Prince's mistress from 1918 to 1934], '?I'm getting a bit afraid of both you & Fredie so that if you will suggest some dates in Oct (not Saturdays) I will be right along, thank goodness Fredie is returning to London this week. I was twice at Le Touquet but it will be good to have her back again? Autograph Letter Signed, 'Edward P.', as Prince of Wales, Craigmyle, Sunningdale, Berkshire, Sunday, no date, circa 1920s, to Tommy, a', Size is 170mm x 115mm. Condition is good. Light folding creases. Light toning. Small crease slits lightly repaired. More images can be taken upon request. Ref16867. Signed by Author(s).

Collins, London 1990. XIV+654 pages. Plates in b/w. Publisher's boards with dust wrappers. Fine/near fine. * Signed by Philip Ziegler on titlepage.

Signed limited edition of the Duke of Windsorâs classic autobiography. Royal octavo, bound in the full publisher's morocco with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, three gilt coats of arms as Prince of Wales, King of England, and Duke of Windsor with accompanying gilt signatures to the front panel, gilt inner dentelles stamped-in, watered-silk end leaves, top edge gilt, silk ribbon bound-in, frontispiece of the Duke of Windsor leaving Westminster after his first and last Opening of Parliament November 3, 1936, foldout map of the Duke of Windsor's travels abroad from 1898 to 1936, illustrated with photographs. One of three hundred and eighty-five numbered copies signed by the author on the limitation page, this is number 11. With an additional note inscribed by the Duke of Windsor on his official monogrammed stationary affixed to the front free endpaper, "To Harry and Fay with best wishes from Edward April 1951." In very good condition. Housed in the original slipcase. 'A King's Story' surveys Edward's life up until his abdication in December 1936, from his upbringing as a prince to his decision to abdicate the throne to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson.

8vo. XI, 435 pp. Original printed cloth. With the author's tipped-in inscription signed, in German, to Wolfgang von Seybel (1890-1959), younger brother of the Viennese writer and critic Georg von Seybel, who had taken his life in 1924: "mit besten Grüsse[n]", dated June 1951. - Frontispiece a little wavy from the glue, otherwise in excellent condition. Includes Christmas wishes from the Windsors. - OCLC 184448.

Elaborately bound presentation copy, belonging to King Edward VIII. Octavo, full tan morocco, elaborately gilt tooling to the spine, front and rear panels with black morocco inlays, cornerpieces of thistles and flowers, front panelÂwith central crown and gilt medallion portraits ofÂRahere and Harvey, silk endpapers. Full-color frontispiece illustration of The Tomb of Rahere in the Church of Saint Bartholomew the Great, thirty-four black and white plates with tissue guards. Presentation plate to rear free endpaper, "Presented on the Occasion of the Eight Hundredth Anniversary of the Foundation of St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Stanmore, Treasurer. On Behalf of the Governor's of the Hospital. June 1923."ÂFrom the Library of the Edward, The Duke of Windsor. Rare and desirable. Founded in 1123 by Anglo-Norman monk Rahere, St. Bartholomewâs Hospital was granted to the Corporation of London in 1546 which endowed it with income entitlements. The Hospital has a rich history as a hub of medical and surgical research from the 17th century to present day, including the development of the principles of modern surgery by Percivall Pott and John Abernethy and the advancement of the nursing profession by Mrs. Bedford Fenwick. In 1843, St. Bartholomewâs Hospital Medical College was established and the present School of Nursing and Midwifery was formed in 1994. Edward VIII was King of the United Kingdom from January 1936 until his abdication in December the same year. Only months into his reign, he caused a constitutional crisis by proposing marriage to Wallis Simpson, an American who had divorced her first husband and was seeking a divorce from her second. When it became apparent that he could not marry Wallis and remain on the throne, Edward abdicated. He was succeeded by his younger brother, George VI. With a reign of 326 days, Edward was one of the shortest-reigning monarchs in British history.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. App, 4 by 6 inches.monogramed stationary.from St. James Palace."Dear Lord Wakefield.Please accept my sincere thanks for.the generous donation of a thousand pounds.you have sent me for the Jubilee National Thank-offering Fund.March 8, 1935.SIGNED in ink.light crease fold else fine.(. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Original photograph & letter framed in gilt wood under glass. Photo & letter custom mounted side by side. The two documents: an original association letter (TLS - typed letter signed, 3 5/8" x 5 1/4" showing) and an original b/w - tending to slightly sepia - photograph 3" x 5 1/4" showing). The letter, typed on light blue paper, is from the Secretary of the Duchess of Windsor, Jean D_____ (can't quite decipher) to Mrs. Clay Harrell, addressed to the U. S. Consulate in Bermuda and dated 17th July, 1941. This is an imprinted letterhead: Government House / Nassau / Bahamas. In the upper left hand corner a small crown is imprinted. Following the salutation and above the signature lines are two paragraph with 10 lines total. The subject is an acknowledgment, with delight on behalf of Wallis Simpson, the reception of "two little books showing the horoscopes of His Royal Highness and herself. The Duchess is glad to have your views on the subject which has always been of interest to her." Immediately under the content of the letter, the sheet has been carefully cut, separating the content from the signature information. In between is carefully inserted, on slightly darker blue paper, the typed address, presumably from the envelope. Under that is carefully re-laid the signature information. The three pieces are skillfully joined. The photograph shows Edward and Wallis standing formally under the British Flag with a portion of a military and civilian crowd in the background. At the bottom are two original signatures in ink, "Edward" and "Wallis Windsor." Edward's signature is dark and Wallis' is more transparent, but both are strong and clear. Edward is wearing white ceremonial dress of some sort that an expert on royal/military dress will be able to identify, and a pith helmet. He is saluting. His left hand holds a ceremonial staff of some sort which extends from waist-level to the platform. Wallis is holding in her left arm and hand her handbag/purse and also what appears to be a folder of some sort. She is wearing a white suit with dark piping at the lapels and hem, and dark and white heels. She is also wearing a dark head adornment/small hat of some sort. The condition of both pieces is very good, but we will point out that the right side of the photo has a dark shadow about an inch wide from top to bottom. It does not obscure the figures on that side. The reason for the shadow is that the photo was obviously placed partially against the paper letter as the latter sports an opposite side shadow or "burn." It darkens the paper but does not obscure the text. There may be a slight darkening to the whole photo due to some contact with the letter, but the area we point out is more obvious. Rather good information may be found on the internet about the recipient, Mrs. Merrill. Her husband, Mr. Edwin Clay Merrell, "served as US Vice Consul and Consul to Bermuda from July 1920 until January 1947." In the June 1941 issue of The American Foreign Service Journal, reported is that the Merrells were moving. "Clay Merrell of Oklahoma, American Vice Consul at Hamilton, Bermuda, has been appointed American Vice Consul at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada." Mrs. Merrell married Clay in 1938. There is some sort of symmetry to the fact that Mrs. Merrell (Jane Benson Smith Weadock Merrell) had been married twice before she met Mr. Merrell, and Wallis Simpson had also been married twice before she married Edward, who abdicated the throne to marry her! Obviously this a desirable and rare item for collectors of more than one interest field. Framed size: 10 1/2" x 12/1/2".

Finely bound example of Vachon's biography of Detaille from the library of Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor. Folio, bound in three quarter morocco, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Edouard Detaille in French to Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor in the year of Detaille's death. The inscription translates as: "My Lord, In my Boulevard Malesherbes Studio, where his Majesty King Edward Vii and His Majesty King George have often come, your Royal Highness found himself at home. It is a great honor for me and also a great pleasure that I am happy to witness. Your Royal Highness, with the assurance of my faithful and respectful devotion. Edouard Detaille June 20 1912." From the collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor became the second monarch of the House of Windsor upon King George IV's death in 1936. The new king showed impatience with court protocol, and caused concern among politicians by his apparent disregard for established constitutional conventions. Only months into his reign, a constitutional crisis was caused by his proposal to marry Wallis Simpson, an American who had divorced her first husband and was seeking a divorce from her second. When it became apparent he could not marry Wallis and remain on the throne, he abdicated. He was succeeded by his younger brother, George VI.ÂIn good condition. Noted for his precision and realistic detail, French academic painter and military artist Jean-Baptiste Ãdouard Detaille was widely regarded as the "semi-official artist of the French army.".

unbound. 1 page, 15 x 12.5 inches, St. James Court, June 3, 1935. Rare Order of the British Empire document signed "George R." and "Edward P." bestowing knighthood to Frank Percy Lee, Esq., shortly before Edward VIII became king in 1936. Blind-stamped seal in the upper left corner; housed in the original folder with onion skin protective sheets. Includes a vintage black-and-white photo portrait of Lee mounted on cardboard, measuring 10.75 x 7.75 inches, with photographer Elliot Fry's blind-stamp in the bottom left corner as well as the postmarked Central Chancery Of The Orders Of Knighthood envelope in which the document and photo were mailed. Very good(+) condition.

to "Whom it may concern. These are to certify that our Brother John Shenton who hath signed his name in the Margin hereof was regularly received into Free Masonry on the 3rd day of January 1878 & was admitted to the third Degree on the 18th day of July 1878 in the Portland Lodge Ch 637, Stoke on Trent & that he is duly registered in the Books of this Grand Lodge accordingly.", 1 side folio on vellum, with papered seal of the Grand Lodge of London, decorated with columns and other Masonic regalia, London, 30th June Albert Edward Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, became a Freemason in Sweden in 1868. The following year he was received as a member of the United Grand Lodge of England, the governing body of Freemasonry in England and Wales, and given the honorary title of Grand Master.

thanking her for the lovely lilies, "it was kind of you to send them and they cheered me up a lot- yours sincerely", 1 side 8vo, with autograph envelope signed in initial, (E.P), Friday, c.

she has boldly signed underneath a photograph of the United Services Canteen in the Bahamas, 5" x 4", no date, and he has signed a printed Christmas greeting, 4½" x 3".

taken in Paris a year after their marriage, showing the Duke seated at the partner's desk that he brought over from Fort Belvedere, not believed to be the desk that he signed the abdication papers at but the one from Queen Mary's sitting room, the Duchess is half seated behind him, looking lovingly into his face, wearing her famous Cartier jewels that Queen Mary (who had never met her) claimed were vulgar, 14½" x 11½", Paris, trimmed The former King, who had become Prince Edward, was still fighting for the right for his wife to be an HRH. Sadly, this never happened.

King George V died on January 20, 1936, and his son and successor, Edward VIII, was proclaimed King the next day. The period of mourning for the dead King followed, and the new monarch?s Coronation was set for May 13, after mourning would be concluded. The Archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Church of England, traditionally officiates at coronations, and Edward would be crowned and invested with the regalia of Kingship.Edward was in a relationship with divorcee Wallis Simpson. He had never hid this fact, but he started flaunting that relationship the day he was proclaimed King. When he took her to the Mediterranean that August, acting before the world as if she were already Queen, many were horrified. With Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and Geoffrey Dawson, the editor of the Times of London, he began a campaign to remove the King from office unless he gave up Wallis. The pressure on the new King escalated, and he abdicated on December 13. He was named Duke of Windsor, and after marrying Wallis, she became the Duchess of Windsor.Their official notecard, signed by him ?Edward, Duke of Windsor,? and her ?Wallis, Duchess of Windsor.?

framed. Condition: near fine. Personal letter from Edward VIII (as the Prince of Wales) in 1921. Fine content, the letter discusses his adventures while trekking through Nepal at 27 years old. Letter (four pages, hand written back and front) is framed with two pages visible in the front and two pages of content on the back side of the frame, along with a black and white photo from the time period in the middle. Please inquire for more information. Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David), later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year.

EDWARD VIII. Autographs of the Prince of Wales Edward Windsor and his staff with accompanying letter. H.M.S. Renown, 1919. Two octavo sheets measuring 7-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches. Housed in a custom chemise and half morocco slipcase. $1750.Autograph of Edward VIII as Prince of Wales (signed ÒEdward P.Ó) as well as the autographs of each member of his personal staff, headed by Rear Admiral Lionel Halsey. Accompanied by a letter of presentation from Admiral Halsey. Both documents are on the Prince of WalesÕ personal stationery.These autographs were granted at the request of Dr. Emmett Page, whose letter and self-addressed stamped envelope are also included. Dr. Page, a member of the family of Ambassador Page, was evidently a collector of autographs of British royal, military and political figures. His letter reads, in part: ÒI am of the family of our late Ambassador to / your Government at Court of St. James. I am greatly / interested in your and your AssociatesÕ visit here / to us with your splendid Prince, H.R.H. Prince / Albert EdwardÉ I want to get the Autographs of you and all / your AssociatesÉ and to add it to those of your Premier, Lloyd George, Field Marshall Haig and / many others of this date and war timeÉÓ Admiral HalseyÕs letter, which presents the sheet of autographs, is dated November 27, 1919 from the H.M.S. Renown. It was in 1919 that Edward and his staff paid an official visit to the United States. The Prince was crowned King Edward VIII in 1936 at the age of 41, but abdicated months later to marry the twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson. From the noted collection of Julia Parker Wightman, with her bookplate.Fine condition. Signed.

The royal child writes to, "My dearest Nana," his nurse asking to drink something because, "I is so thirsty." He identifies himself as, "your little Sweetie Edward XXXXXXXXXX". Condition: Light toning throughout, folds and one margin tear not affecting text but to both pages. Pencil docketing on verso identifying the letter. A rare letter.

"H.M.S. 'Renown' 5 VIII 1919", showing the Royal Family standing on the deck of the Warship 'Renown', King GEORGE V is standing next to Queen MARY and the Prince stands next to his mother, his sister Mary (later Countess of Harewood) and Albert (later George VI) stand next to their brother, the group are surrounded by other naval officers and soldiers, 10" x 8", HMS Renown, 5th August HMS Renown was the lead ship of her class of battlecruisers of the Royal Navy built during the First World War but did not see combat during the war. In June 1919 she was refitted in preparation for a tour by the Prince of Wales and this photo is signed on the day that the ship sailed for Canada. Their first stop was St John's Newfoundland.

signed with initials and dated by the Prince and also signed by the artist in pencil, showing him head and shoulders wearing a suit and looking slightly to one side, 8½" x 6", in mount 12" x 9", no place, August dampstaining to the mount.

Unbound. Condition: Near Fine. Partially printed Document Signed. Order of the British Empire Document Signed by Edward VIII ("Edward P") as Prince of Wales and Grand Master, and with the stamped (*not original*) signature of his father King George V. Dated 1 January 1918. Large quarto sheet (watermarked "J. Whatman Hand Made 1917") folded into four pages. A faint bend in one corner and a small stain in the upper right corner, near fine. The recipient was Harold Augustus Fortington, a wealthy businessman. With a typed note of transmission from the Central Chancery, and with the original mailing envelope, which exhibits some wear. Edward, Prince of Wales was the first grand master of the order. Upon George's death on 20 January 1936, he became Edward VIII but abdicated and was uncrowned, leaving his brother to become George VI, father of the present queen.