George V was King of England from 1910–36, George VI was the reigning king of England during World War II, 1936–52, and father of Queen Elizabeth, and Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson. Official Spalding National League baseball signed in fountain pen on the sweet spot, “George R. I. and on the side panels “George R. I. 1931,” and “Edward R. I. 1936.” In very good condition, with an even coat of shellac applied to ball, some scattered dings and signatures a shade or two light but completely legible. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.