Royalty A - E
Alfonso XII., King (1857-1885)
Rare cabinet photograph signed to the King of Serbia
King of Spain 1874-85. An attractive vintage signed cabinet photograph. Signed and inscribed to the King of Serbia Milan I. Obrenovic (1854-1901). In French: “Au roi Milan de Serbie, souvenir de son affectueux collègue Alphonse”. 4.0 x 8.0 inch, n.p., n.d. Gilt edges photo by T. H. Voigt of Homburg, the sepia image depicting the King standing in a full length pose, wearing his military uniform. Signed in bold black ink to the white lower border, over the photographer´s imprint. Photographer´s imprint also to the verso, bearing ''Photographer by Appointment to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales - T.H. Voigt''. Minor handling wear, else fine condition. Uncommon signed photograph from one King to another.
Price: $ 1,440 / € 1.200
Augustus II., “The Strong” (1670-1733)
Letter signed
Most commonly known as Augustus the Strong. Elector of Saxony from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania in the years 1697-1706 and from 1709 until his death in 1733. Augustus' great physical strength earned him the nickname "The Strong". He is also notable for fathering a very large number of children, with contemporary sources claiming a total of between 360 and 380. Letter signed “Augustus Rex”. 4 pages, on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 12.25 inch, Castle of Dresden, 1704, January 21. Lengthy untranslated letter in German and signed at the conclusion by Augustus II. With a rusty circular paperclip impression to the edge, else good condition. Augustus II. is rather uncommon in autographs.
Price: $ 2,160 / € 1.800
Charles III., King (1948) & Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997)
Christmas Card signed 1983
Charles III., King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. Diana, Princess of Wales and first wife of Charles. From her engagement to the Prince of Wales in 1981 until her tragic death in 1997, Diana was a major presence on the world stage, often described as the "world's most photographed woman” or “The Queen of hearts”. Signed and inscribed Christmas Card. Inscribed and signed in fountain pen ink by King Charles “Barbara - and warmest gratitude from Charles and” in Charles’s hand and “Diana” in Diana’s hand. 5.25 x 7.25 inch (folded), no place (London), n.d. (1983 postmark). Folded stiff white card with gilt crests on the front. Opposite a mounted colour photograph of the King and Princess of Wales with Prince William. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. A few light spots, else good condition.
Price: $ 1,680 / € 1.400
Charles III., King (1948) & Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997)
Christmas Card signed 1986
Charles III., King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. Diana, Princess of Wales and first wife of Charles. From her engagement to the Prince of Wales in 1981 until her tragic death in 1997, Diana was a major presence on the world stage, often described as the "world's most photographed woman” or “The Queen of hearts”. Signed and inscribed Christmas Card. Inscribed and signed by Diana in fountain pen ink for Nickie “Nickie, + lots of love from us all, Diana” in Diana’s hand and “and Charles” in Charles’s hand. 8.0 x 6.0 inch (folded), no place (London), n.d. (1986). Folded stiff white card with gilt crests on the front. Opposite a mounted colour photograph of the seated King and Princess of Wales with the young Princes William and Harry in striped shorts between them. Small spots and light toning to upper and inner margins, else fine condition.
Price: $ 1,680 / € 1.400
Charles III., King (1948) & Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997)
Photograph signed
Charles III., King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. Diana, Princess of Wales and first wife of Charles. From her engagement to the Prince of Wales in 1981 until her tragic death in 1997, Diana was a major presence on the world stage, often described as the "world's most photographed woman” or “The Queen of hearts”. Colour signed photograph “Diana” in Diana’s hand and “Charles 1985” in Charles hand. Photograph 9.5 x 6.0 inch on the original 10.75 x 7.5 inch mount, no place, 1985. Photograph of Charles as Prince of Wales and Princess Diana sitting with staff and crew on the deck of HM Yacht Britannia in 1985. Photograph discolored, signature and date of King Charles faded, slightly trimmed. Because of the condition issues price accordingly.
Price: $ 1,500 / € 1.250
Charles III., King (1948)
Typed letter signed
King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. Typed letter signed “Yours sincerely Charles” and additionally in his hand “Dear Mr. Todd”. 1p., 8.0 x 12.0 inch, 1990 January 12. On embossed “Kensington Palace” stationery. In part: “It was very good of you to take the trouble to make a return visit and I was interested to hear your views about the future for Blackburn. I am sure you are also right about the need for the ordnance factory to investigate diversifying its production, particularly in view of all the current international changes that are taking place, apart from any other consideration.” Mailing folds, minor handling wear, else fine condition.
Price: $ 960 / € 800
Charles III., King (1948)
Signed Christmas Card
King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. Signed Christmas card, 4.5 x 7.0 inch (folded), London 1975, blue embossed coat of arms on the front. Signed in blue ink “Mr. Darby, from Charles”. Inside a fine color photo of Charles wearing the uniform of Colonel of the Welsh Guards. Original mailing envelope with typed address enclosed. Red postmark, London 19 Dec. 75. Handling wear, else fine condition.
Price: $ 720 / € 600
Charles III., King (1948)
Signed Christmas Card
King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. Signed Christmas card, 7.25 x 4.75 inch (folded), no place (London), n.d. (1980). Signed in black ink “Sir Fitzroy and Lady Maclean - from Charles”. Inside fine photo of a water colour by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. Handling wear, else fine condition. Sir Fitzroy Maclean (1911-1996) was a Scottish soldier, writer and politician. Veronica, Lady Maclean (1920–2005) was a British food writer and hotelier.
Price: $ 720 / € 600
Charles VI. (1685-1740)
Document signed
Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy from 1711 until his death, succeeding his elder brother, Joseph I. He unsuccessfully claimed the throne of Spain following the death of his relative, Charles II. In 1708, he married Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, by whom he had his four children: Leopold Johann (who died in infancy), Maria Theresa (the last direct Habsburg sovereign), Maria Anna (Governess of the Austrian Netherlands), and Maria Amalia (who also died in infancy). Part of a document signed “Carl VI.” 1p., 7.5 x 11.25 inch, Vienna, 1719 October 11. In German, parts: “… bey Uns vorkommende Beschwärde deren Städte- und Märckt verursacht wurden/ ein anders Remedium vor Hand zunehmen…”. Countersigned by the Court Chancellor Ludwig Wenzel von Sinzendorf (1671-1742). Slightly uneven trimmed, else good condition.
Price: $ 960 / € 800
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997)
One of a kind poem signed “Diana with Love x.”
First wife of Charles, Prince of Wales. From her engagement to the Prince of Wales in 1981 until her tragic death in 1997, Diana was a major presence on the world stage, often described as the "world's most photographed woman” or “The Queen of hearts”. One of a kind poem signed “Diana with Love x.” The signature sits beneath an admiring fan's poem regarding the birth of her first son William in 1982. 2 pages, 5.25 x 6.75 inch each, signed in blue ballpoint pen. The poem, composed and handwritten by Muriel Howard (Mere Howe), was handed over for Diana to sign at William Wood House, Sudbury on 27 July 1993. The moment is documented in an accompanying photograph bearing a press stamp on verso for East Anglian Daily Times & Associated Papers. Photo in fine condition, the two pages with minor handling wear. Princess Diana visited Sudbury to officially open William Wood House, a care home built on the site of the old Sudbury Grammar School, where she famously chatted with residents and charmed them. A one of a kind autograph!
Price: $ 2,880 / € 2.400
Elizabeth II., Queen (1926-2022) & Family (George VI., Queen Mum, Margaret)
One of a kind menu signed
Elizabeth II. - Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. George VI. - King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952. The royal family make their historic debut visit to South Africa. Port Elizabeth luncheon menu with rare union of signatures of the Queen Mother, King George VI., and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. Original menu from a special luncheon honoring the Royal family’s historic visit to Port Elizabeth, South Africa on February 26-27, 1947. Three pages, 9.0 x 11.5 inch, signed in the upper and lower borders of the front cover in fountain pen by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, “Elizabeth R.,” King George VI., “George R. I.,” and their two princess daughters, “Elizabeth” and “Margaret.” The front cover reads: “Luncheon, In Honour of Their Majesties the King and Queen and Their Royal Highnesses the Princess Elizabeth and the Princess Margaret, Port Elizabeth Club, 27th February 1947.” With a short edge tear and moderately foxing throughout, else good condition. Accompanied by an original souvenir program for “The Royal Visit to Port Elizabeth, February 1947,” and by an original souvenir program for “The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.” The royal family embarked on a royal tour of South Africa that lasted from February to April 1947 and included visits to several cities and towns across South Africa. It was an important event, as it marked the first visit by a reigning British monarch to South Africa.
Price: $ 3,480 / € 2.900
Elizabeth II., Queen (1926-2022)
Double signed document/ official letter of PM Douglas-Home to the Queen
Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. Very desirable Document signed “Appd ER" and "Alec Douglas-Home”. 1 page, bifolium, 7.5 x 9.5 inch, Prime Minster stationery, London, 1964 April 8. Official letter from the British Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home (1903-1995) to the Queen of England. In full: "Sir Alec Douglas-Home, with his humble duty to The Queen, has the honour to submit the attached list of awards for Your Majesty's most gracious approval." Signed above in fountain pen by Queen Elizabeth II. and signed below in ink by Douglas-Home. In fine condition. A scarce dual-signed document that features two of Britain's most influential leaders. Anything signed by Douglas-Home during his brief tenure as Prime Minister is quite scarce.
Price: $ 1,920 / € 1.600
Elizabeth II., Queen (1926-2022) & Philip, Prince (1921-2021)
Signed photograph by Baron studios
Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Signed photograph “Elizabeth R 1955” in the hand of Queen Elizabeth and “Philip” in the hand of Prince Philip. 7.25 x 9.5 inch black and white photograph on the original 8.25 x 11.25 inch photographers mount and affixed on thin cardboard of the same size, n.p. (London), 1955. Excellent signed in dark ink. The photograph by the Baron studios shows the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace, 12th March 1953. The Queen is wearing the Diamond Diadem, the sash, badge and star of the Order of the Garter, and the Greville Chandelier earrings. Slightly discolored and faded, some stains, else good condition.
Price: $ 2,880 / € 2.400
Elizabeth II., Queen (1926-2022) & Philip, Prince (1921-2021)
Charming signed photograph
Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign statesover the course of her lifetime and remained the monarch of 15 realms by the time of her death. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Charming attractive matte-finish official royal family portrait. Signed photograph, 6.0 x 8.0 inch depicting Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip posing outdoors with their two young children Charles and Anne. Affixed to the original 7.5 x 10.0 inch mount, n.p., 1954. Signed below in fountain pen “Philip 1954” in Philip’s hand and “Elizabeth R” in Elizabeth’s hand. Fine condition.
Price: $ 2,640 / € 2.200
Elizabeth II., Queen (1926-2022) & Philip, Prince (1921-2021)
Excellent condition Christmas Card signed
Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Signed Christmas Card “Elizabeth R 1957” in Elizabeth’s hand and “Philip” in Philip’s hand. 15.5 x 9.25 inch (unfolded), n.p., 1957, with an embossed crown on the front, featuring a color family portrait of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with their children, Charles and Anne and a pair of corgis. Excellent condition with mint condition signatures.
Price: $ 1,680 / € 1.400
Elizabeth II., Queen (1926-2022) & Philip, Prince (1921-2021)
Christmas Card signed
Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Signed Christmas Card “Elizabeth R” and “Philip”. 6.75 x 8.5 inch (folded), n.p. (London), 1952. Folded stiff card with gold embossed crown to the front. Facing mounted black and white photographic illustration of the couple with their two children Charles and Anne on the steps of Balmoral. Minor spotting away from signatures inside and out, else good condition. Provenance: By family descent from Kenneth Hall (1892-1976). Hall joined the Royal Navy in 1911, serving in the First Balkan War and then continuing to serve during both World Wars. Commander Hall was wounded when HMS Rodney was bombed off Norway. In 1945 he joined the Royal Household, as Chief Clerk to the Board of the Green Cloth, where he remained for ten years, during which period he was appointed to foreign Orders of France, Denmark, Holland, Sweden and Abyssinia.
Price: $ 1,680 / € 1.400