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Lot #28
King Edward VII Signed Book

Inscribed to his brother-in-law Prince Christian

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Inscribed to his brother-in-law Prince Christian

Signed book: The Encyclopaedia of Sport, Vols. I and II. London: Lawrence and Bullen, 1897-1898. Leatherbound hardcover, 8 x 10.75. Signed and inscribed on a free end page of Volume I in black ink to Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, "For Christian, from his affect. brother in law, Albert Edward, Xmas - 1899." Both volumes bear Prince Christian's armorial bookplate affixed to the front pastedown. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (1831-1917) was the husband of King Edward's sister Princess Helena.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #508 - Ended September 13, 2017





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