Elizabeth. (1900- ) British Queen Mother (mother of Queen Elizabeth II). After her husband succeeded to the throne as King George VI in 1936, she scored striking personal success in royal visits abroad, enjoying great popularity and longevity as Queen Mother of England.
Autograph Letter Signed. Three pages, recto/verso, Octavo, on imprinted royal letterhead, Buckingham Palace, November 18, 1937. Warm and exceedingly civil letter of invitation to spend Christmas with the Royal family. The Queen Mother writes, in full:
"My dear Dorothy/ It would give us so much pleasure if you & George & Mary will come to us at [?] for Xmas, as in the old days. We hope so much that you will be able to spend Xmas time with us all, and Lilibet [Princess Elizabeth] will look forward so much to seeing Mary there. I do hope that you were none the worse for last night - what a wretched & painful thing to have contracted - I am sorry. With love/ Yours affec: Elizabeth."
Very Fine. A delicately penned letter, with a large ornate signature following its complimentary close.
Estimated Value $350-500.
