Auction No. 10 Saturday, 8 October 2011 / 5:00 pm start

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King George V 1928 (24th Jan) hand written letter ...

Estimate $1,200
Realised: $1,200 plus premium

Category: Miscellaneous  >  Autographs

Lot Details

King George V 1928 (24th Jan) hand written letter on Sandringham, Norfolk Coat of Arms headed paper to Sir Bryan Godfrey Faussett thanking him for his recent letter. He talks of Godfrey's stay in Falmouth and his cough. Tells him to "Make your wife remain with you then you won't get bored". Mentions the death of a Slade and Kemp who "did so well in Russia in the war". Weather is covered and he states "we have already had over 3¼ inches this month" but this has not prevented him from shooting. "I call it an average year for woodcock, we got 42 at Ken Hill with 5 guns one day. Altogether I have seen 334 (practically all here) killed this season out of which I got 145, so I did my share". He mentions returning to London until at least July, "not pleasant to think of". Signs off "Always your sincere friend G.R.I. A lovely piece of Royalty & an interesting insight into his time at Sandringham. A scarce item and autograph in excellent cond. (see Plate 6)

King George V 1928 (24th Jan) hand written letter ... Image 1++