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Lot #515
Horatio Kitchener

“As I am a keen collector of old Chinese porcelain I take the liberty of writing you to know whether you could kindly assist me in getting some pieces.”

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“As I am a keen collector of old Chinese porcelain I take the liberty of writing you to know whether you could kindly assist me in getting some pieces.”

British field Marshall and secretary of state for war in WWI. ALS signed 'Kitchener,' four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9, Fort William letterhead, February 24, 1906. In part, 'As I am a keen collector of old Chinese porcelain I take the liberty of writing you to know whether you could kindly assist me in getting some pieces. I do not want ordinary blue 7 white, but I would like to obtain almost any other description of china...I am also anxious to see a good piece of sang de Boeuf.' In fine condition. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #284 - Ended April 21, 2004