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GEORGE, DUKE OF KENT: (1902-1942)

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GEORGE, DUKE OF KENT: (1902-1942)
GEORGE, DUKE OF KENT: (1902-1942)
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GEORGE, DUKE OF KENT: (1902-1942) British Air Commodore, son of King George V and Queen Mary. Killed in an air accident during World War II & MARINA, DUCHESS OF KENT (1906-1968) Princess of Greece and Denmark, wife of George, Duke of Kent. Vintage signed Christmas greetings card by both the Duke and Duchess of Kent individually, the small 8vo folding card featuring a photograph to the inside of the Royal couple standing together in full-length poses on the occasion of their wedding. Signed ('George') by the Duke in bold black fountain pen ink, and signed ('Marina') by the Duchess in blue fountain pen ink, both to clear areas at the base of the photograph, the Duchess also adding the date of the marriage, 29th November 1934, in her hand. Further inscribed by the Duchess above and below a printed greeting, 'To dear Nurse Margaret…….for a very happy Christmas and New Year'. With the Royal monogram of the Duke to the front cover. Together with an A.L.S., George, by the Duke of Kent, one page, 8vo, n.p. (London), n.d. ('Friday'), to Mrs. Egan, on the printed stationery of Buckingham Palace. The Duke thanks his correspondent for her letter of good wishes and adds that perhaps he might see her when he is next at Windsor. Also including Prince Henry (1900-1974) Duke of Gloucester, Governor-General of Australia 1945-47, elder brother of George, Duke of Kent. A.L.S., Henry, two pages, 8vo, Tidworth, Hampshire, 12th May 1934, to Newcombe, on the printed stationery of the 16th/5th Lancers. The Duke sends instructions for a print to be made from a negative, 'without the obstructions at the sides & the car in the foreground, showing the cathedral by itself'. In a postscript, to the second page, the Duke also adds that he will be sending a film to be developed and would like a print from each exposure. Neatly clipped at the lower right corner. Some light overall age wear, G, 3
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GEORGE, DUKE OF KENT: (1902-1942)

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