English Literature, History, Children’s Books and Illustrations
English Literature, History, Children’s Books and Illustrations
Lot Closed
December 10, 12:26 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
CHURCHILL, SIR WINSTON
Signed photograph and other memorabilia, comprising:
Photographic portrait of Winston Churchill by Walter Stoneman, taken 1 April 1941, 96 x 73mm, mounted (165 x 110mm), inscribed on the mount ("Winston S. Churchill | 1949"), photographer's stamp on reverse of mount, silvering at edges, crease to mount; Mary Soames, autograph letter signed, to Fred Best, sending him Churchill's photograph, Chartwell Farm, 1 March [1949]; 3 Christmas cards signed by Mary Soames; facsimile letter and 2 other related photographs
Fred Best (d.1949) had been coachman at Chartwell for forty years before Churchill bought the estate in 1922 and lived at the stables. Churchill did not need a coachman but Best nonetheless remained for some ten years taking care of the ponies and teaching the children to ride.
Please see shipping calculator link: click here