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King George V and Mary of Teck

King George V and Mary of Teck

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King George V and Mary of Teck

Uncommon and interesting grouping of three real photo postcards, each measuring 3.5 x 5.5 or 5.5 x 3.5, including: a full-length portrait of George with his dog, signed in the lower border, "George," with an ALS on the reverse circa December 1906, in part: "Many thanks for so kindly sending me that charming book 'The Life of the Duke of Cambridge'"; a full-length portrait of Mary of Teck with her sons, signed on the reverse, "With best wishes from Victoria Mary, Xmas 1909"; and a portrait of their children, signed and inscribed on the reverse by Mary, "To dearest Helene, With best wishes from Victoria Mary, & warmest thanks for the charming book & calendar." In overall very good to fine condition, with heavy silvering to the photo of the children, and old adhesive remnants to the edges of the other two photos.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #493 - Ended February 08, 2017