Windsor, Edward Duke of. (1894-1972) Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor.Once King of the United Kingdom, he succeeded his father, George V, to the throne, but abdicated in the face of opposition to his proposed marriage to Wallis Simpson, a commoner who had been twice divorced, after which he was given the title Duke of Windsor.
Autograph Letter Signed and First Day Cover Signed. Lot of two autograph items signed by the Duke of Windsor, including:
A. Autograph Letter Signed. Four pages, recto/verso, Quarto, on grey imprinted stationery, Moulin De La Tuilerie [France], January 9, 1961. To Mrs. Hugh Chisholm. A blithe, garrulous letter to a very close friend, bringing her up to date on all details of Windsor's personal life, including who he is entertaining, who he plans on entertaining, and where he will go in the Spring to entertain himself. He writes, in part: "...Dearest Rosie - Happy New Year to you and Hugh wherever you both are - you have deserted me - I am sure you are bursting with News that I should know! We are busy [ ? ] making changes as usual. I am re-doing the Chrisolm "Suite" entirely - Hugh's room is going from fraises to fentu - I am covering the walls in yellow felt which I think will be warmer and your room is going to have cretonne mat lasse on the walls also to make it warmer...downstairs where we do our drinking is going "all white" ...Paris is full of farewell dinners ...most of the gay young things have gone to hide their heads in the snow which is perfection this year - We were never able to go to Spain to shoot - it really was too complicated not flying - Perla and the Lopez engine left yesterday for a week in Madrid ...We have [ ? ] here at last and now we are having difficulty getting the tan one out!..."
B. First Day Cover Signed. Postmarked Fulton, MO., May 13, 1965, commemorating Sir Winston Churchill, with a matching Churchill stamp. Boldly signed in black ink, "Edward, Duke of Windsor." Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
