EDWARD VIIBiblio.com
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53759as President of the Royal British Commission for the Vienna Universal Exhibition of 1873 addressed to H. Bicknell of Clapham Common saying that following "various meetings. at Marlborough House" the Commission has written to Artists "to suggest suitable works" to represent "the Fine Arts of this Country" and asking if he will lend "2 Eastern Studies" by F. Goodall R.A. headed by the arms of Great Britain and Austria and the Commissioners' names lithographed handwriting with manuscript additions 3 sides 13" x 8¼" 41 Parliament Street London 20th January closed tears in folds but holding unknown
537631831-1905 first premier of Queensland knighted 1882 saying that in considering "in what manner the project for setting up a Royal College of Music may be best commended to the favour of Her Majesty's subjects residing in the Colonies" he "proposes calling a meeting of leading gentlemen connected with the Colonies" and "will be much gratified" if Herbert will attend at Marlborough House on the 23rd 2 sides 9" x 7¼" Marlborough House 21st March unknown
55010apparently following his investiture with the Garter on 9th November 1858 a fine design complete with both crests mantling crown helm and motto the Lion the Unicorn and the Arms of Great Britain bearing the escutcheon of Saxony and surrounded by the Garter are differenced with the Prince's label with an original pen-and-ink drawing of his Lion Crest as in the arms above marked proper or and argent as appropriate titled 'Crest of the Prince of Wales' in a contemporary hand below 1¼" x 1¼" on piece 6" x 4½" and conjugate blank the full arms 3¼" x 3¼" on piece 5¼" x 6¼" no place no date circa blank edges a little worn and frayed without loss to the designs From a group of trial pieces by Messrs Harrison & Sons the Royal Printers. unknown
0243180373.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
35007the Initials E and A are encircled in a border of paste diamonds on a blue background under a crown the back is of unusually high quality about an inch in either direction This would almost certainly have been given as a gift to a courtier at their coronation. unknown
0428457061.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
56283very likely a buffet for the Staff in three brief sections the first listing the meats salads and cheese the second the jellies tarts and creams and the third the wines whiskey and ale issued by C. Skipper 'Caterer to H.M. the King' printed at King's Lynn by Thew & Son with a second card stating the occasion namely the Coronation each 4½" x 3½" Sandringham 9th August From a group of items saved by Mrs Bessie Sinclair. Around 1893 she had been with the family of Alexander III in Russia and was particularly close to his youngest daughter Olga 1882-1960. unknown
53229with his blue embossed feathers and motto in a French chef's hand 1 side 5¼" x 3¼" scolloped edges no place no date circa On the verso are the names of those dining including "Prince & Pss of Wales Sir Allan Young Genl. Sir Hastings Doyle. " and three members of the Household including Miss Knollys and Mr Francis Knollys eleven in all. unknown
40062listing the courses in French - starting with mulligatawny and continuing with Trout Quail Beef roast Chicken Asparagus and desserts the menu card is decorated with a charming coloured picture of the yacht at sea on one side and an embossed royal crest on the other 1 side 8vo. HMY Victoria and Albert Corfu 21st April Towards the end of his life the King increasingly suffered from bronchitis probably as a result of his lifelong smoking habit. In March 1910 he was staying at Biarritz when he collapsed. He remained there to convalesce while in London Asquith tried to get the Finance Bill passed. The King's continued ill health was unreported and he attracted criticism for staying in France while political tensions were so high. On 27th April he returned to Buckingham Palace still suffering from severe bronchitis. Alexandra returned from visiting her brother King George I of Greece in Corfu a week later on 5 May. The King died at Buckingham Palace on 6th May 1910. This menu might have been on one of their last voyages on the Royal Yacht. unknown
51513five being ridden by grooms in tall hats in the neighbouring field are small Scottish hayricks and ahead no doubt the photographer's bicycle with a note on the verso "the King's horses on their way to their highland home" signed by W.J. Watt of Aberdeen "On the road to Balmoral" August unknown
21859to the Right Honourable Lord Teynham & others the Trustees and then in the second document the Trustees sell it back to Edward VIII as Prince of Wales. In the first document the property is described and the sale agreed for the sum of £5 the second draft sells the property back to the Duchy of Cornwall & refers back to the "indenture dated the twenty seventh day of June 1898 and made between his late Majesty King Edward the Seventh. on the one part and the Trustees of the other part the hereditaments and premises hereinafter described and intended to be conveyed and which then formed part of the possessions of the Duchy of Cornwall were granted and conveyed unto the Trustees. to permit the Public to have free access and to use the same as a Public park. the Trustees have agreed with His Royal Highness to Convey the said hereditaments. to His Royal Highness in consideration of the sum of Five pounds. subject to all rights of the Public of use & enjoyment thereof." 3 sides folio & 6 sides 4to. with a coloured plan at the front of each 27th June 1898 and 14th February first document slightly soiled Edward VIII was baptised Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David and all these names are listed in the second document unknown
23017woven with Royal Cypher 'AE' and garter stars 33" x 46" no place no date This cloth must have been economically reduced as the pattern is no longer symmetrical worn with some repairs This linen was specifically made for the Royal Household as the insignia is actually woven into the cloth. hardcover
23018woven with orbs sceptres and garter stars 42" x 48" no place no date This cloth must have been economically reduced as the pattern is no longer symmetrical worn with some repairs This linen was specifically made for the Royal Household as the insignia is actually woven into the cloth. hardcover
23015woven with Royal Cypher 'AE' and Prince of Wales Feathers 44" x 38" no place no date This cloth must have been economically reduced as the pattern is no longer symmetrical slightly worn This linen was specifically made for the Royal Household as the insignia is actually woven into the cloth. hardcover
23016woven with Royal Cypher 'AE' and a lion standing on a crown in a garland of Tudor Roses 44" x 39" no place no date This cloth must have been economically reduced as the pattern is no longer symmetrical very worn with some repairs This linen was specifically made for the Royal Household as the insignia is actually woven into the cloth. hardcover
53230issued by the Earl of Pembroke & Montgomery as Lord Steward made out to the Hon. Lady Monson on the verso is a notice that it entitles the bearer to a return ticket from Paddington and is to be retained until arrival at Windsor Castle gold embossed crown 2 sides card 3" x 4½" blind embossed stamp of the Board of Green Cloth 14th June some light browning on verso hardcover
21224as President of the "Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom the Colonies and India" requesting the company of "Mr John Burns and Lady at a Reception" printed in brown and green on white card 10" x 6½" Imperial Institute London 17th May Written from the home of his mistress Frances Evelyn GREVILLE Countess of Warwick 1861-1938 Celebrated Beauty & Mistress of Edward VII 'Darling Daisy' unknown
53760with details of the processions to meet the Royal Couple at St. Enoch station the Review on Glasgow Green the drive to the West End for lunch with the Provost and back "escorted by the Grand Lodge" to lay the foundation stone of the Post Office in George Square 1 side 13½" x 8" Glasgow 17th October one or two very light brown marks and a short closed tear in central fold unknown
51823with embossed first side with gold monogram 'ERI VII' and art nouveau border folding cream card 2 sides 8vo. unknown
40452circa 40 different examples 7½" x 4½" in red boards produced by "Harrison and Son Printers in Ordinary to His Majesty. St Martin's Lane" 26th June hardcover
40187printed with the details filled in by hand saying that "Whereas The President of the French Republic has by a Commission bearing date the 24th of June 1905 appointed Mr Charles de Contonly to be Consul General at Calcutta and We having approved of this appointment. We hereby require that you do receive countenance and as there may be occasion favourably assist him the said Chales de Contonly." countersigned by Lord LANSDOWNE Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice 5th Marquess 1845-1927 Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1 side large folio with revenue stamp Court at St James's 29th October The appointment must have been made by Émile François LOUBET 1838-1929 President of the French Republic 1899-1906. It is very unusual to find anything signed as King. unknown
53769on the day of his funeral or within the octave "in all Churches and Chapels in England. Wales. and Berwick-upon-Tweed" 8 sides 7½" x 4¾" with black border printed by Eyre & Spottiswoode London The booklet provides an alternative collect epistle and gospel and two forms echoing the Burial Service including thanksgiving "for his continual effort to further and maintain peace among all nations" and prayers for King George V. unknown
1023216973.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1023217031.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
