SOLD - Here is an incredible 89 year old black and white photograph of Queen Mary holding baby Princess Elizabeth (now Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II) on her lap. It is signed by Queen Mary, "Mary & Baby Elizabeth 1927.$3,500.00 SOLD
SOLD This incredible 39 year old postcard was written by Diana when she was a 16 year old girl attending West Heath, a girl's boarding school in Kent. writes about This postcard is dated July 4th. The postmark is 1977. This is one of the rarest Diana items to have survived all these years. She has signed it , "Lots of Love, Diana" $18,500.00 SOLD
SOLD tem 3018 - This incredibly RARE 79 year old hand written letter from the Duchess of Windsor is dated August 29, 1937 a mere 8 months after King Edward VIII gave up the throne to marry her. In this letter she writes,
Dear George,
I appreciate your thoughts of me lost. He calls here even though
the flowers went astray.
It was a time where one hopes one's old friends were thinking
a little bit about me. It was
all so horrible and such a strain. We had a lovely summer resting
from those months and
now look forward to starting our lives afresh.
Hoping we meet someday and that you are well and happy
I am yours ever,
Wallis
This one page, double sided letter comes with the original, hand written, postmarked envelope. This letter is more personal than anything sold at the now famous "Duke and Duchess of Windsor auction.
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SOLD This touching 26 year old letter dated January 3, 1990 to a lady shows what Diana was all about and why she is remembered as she is today. She met this lady for the first time and was so touched by her troubles she wrote her the following three and a half page letter. She writes, "I kept thinking what a wonderful lady you are to go through all this". She adds, "Forgive me for being so personal but I mind so much for you both and want to help in any way that I can or that's possible." This touching letter to a lady she had just met shows the kindness, sympathy and empathy which made Diana such a special person. This letter is written on Diana's official Kensington Palace, red bordered stationary with her initial D. It comes with the original, hand written, postmarked envelope. She has signed the letter, "Yours sincerely, Diana" $12,000.00 SOLD
SOLD This sweet Poo bear card was sent by Princess Diana to the daughter of a friend who was away at school. There is no date on this card. The little girl was unhappy being away. Diana writes, "Try to remain cheerful. It won't be long before your are back at home. Lots of love, Diana". This is a touching note showing Diana's love for children. $10,500.00 SOLD
SOLD This dated June 9, 1991 is written on one of Diana's now famous red bordered note cards to Dearest Eileen. Diana thanks her for giving her a lovely camomile body oil. Signed, "Fondest care & prayers from Diana". $18,500.00 SOLD
SOLD A wonderful piece of history. This book titled, "The Old Man of Lochnagar by HRH The Prince of Wales with illustrations by Sir Hugh Casson was given by Charles and Diana as a gift to Diana's maternal grandmother, Lady Fermoy in 1980. Lady Fermoy served as "lady in waiting" to the late Queen Mother. They were very close friends. Signed by both Charles and Diana, Diana writes, "My darling Grandmother (can't read her writing") Wishing you a very Happy Christmas & this comes with lots of love , from Diana 1980". Charles has written, "and also with much love from the old man of lochnagar, Charles". This is truly a rare find. I purchased this book directly from Diana's cousin who flew from Wales to meet me and hand deliver many items, this book among them. A book signed by both Charles and Diana is a rarity. Given to Diana's grandmother makes it doubly so. $16,500.00 SOLD
SOLD This single page, two sided exceptionally rare 35 year old letter dated June 2, 1981 is written to the daughter of one of Diana's friends. . It is written on official Buckingham Palace stationary and comes with the original envelope written by Diana. It is a brief letter stating she was excited to finally be walking down the aisle. She writes, " The days are drawing to an end far too quickly that I do long for us all to be actually going up the aisle." It is signed, "Take care & God bless, Much love from Diana. $20,500.00 SOLD
SOLD This gift tag (probably from the 1950's) is written to Charles and signed, "with lots of love, Papa". It is written on an official Windsor Castle note card with royal crest. This is an exceptionally rare item which you will never see again. $9,500.00 SOLD
SOLD Dated September 17, 2010 it reads:
Dear
____
Thank you so much for your kind letter. I am so grateful to you
for taking the trouble to write to me.
With my best wishes Camilla
Next time we pay a visit to Lanarkshire we will let you know so
you can bring your son along to see us.