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Churchill, Sir Winston
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Churchill, Sir Winston
- Three letters:
- ink on paper
(i) Autograph letter signed ("Winston S. C."), to Max Beaverbrook, complaining about a report on Churchill's constituency of Epping in the Sunday Express ("...I thought that although we differed on public policy, you were not desirous of assailing me personally or locally..."), 1 page, 8vo, Chartwell headed stationery, 5 February 1939, sunned, filing holes
(ii) Typed letter signed, to Philip Guedalla, thanking him for sending a copy of Mr Churchill: A Portrait, "which seems all too complimentary and generous", 1 page, 8vo, headed stationery of 10 Downing Street, 26 November 1941, with envelope
(iii) Typed letter signed, to the Marquess of Anglesey, with his shaky signature of advanced age, thanking him for sending him a copy of his biography of the First Marquess of Anglesey, 1 page, 8vo, Chartwell headed stationery, 3 May 1961, adhesive remains at margins; [also with:] a lithographic portrait of Churchill by his daughter Sarah Churchill, number 64 of 750 copies, 1977
(ii) Typed letter signed, to Philip Guedalla, thanking him for sending a copy of Mr Churchill: A Portrait, "which seems all too complimentary and generous", 1 page, 8vo, headed stationery of 10 Downing Street, 26 November 1941, with envelope
(iii) Typed letter signed, to the Marquess of Anglesey, with his shaky signature of advanced age, thanking him for sending him a copy of his biography of the First Marquess of Anglesey, 1 page, 8vo, Chartwell headed stationery, 3 May 1961, adhesive remains at margins; [also with:] a lithographic portrait of Churchill by his daughter Sarah Churchill, number 64 of 750 copies, 1977
Condition
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."