English Literature, History, Children’s Books and Illustrations

English Literature, History, Children’s Books and Illustrations

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Churchill, signed photograph, cigar & other memorabilia

Lot Closed

July 9, 01:32 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 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, 142 x 110mm, mounted (202 x 139mm), inscribed on the mount ("Winston S. Churchill | 1950 | For Mrs Dorgan"), photographer's stamp on reverse of mount, silvered, mount bumped at corners; unsmoked cigar, band labelled "La Corona | Winston Churchill | Habana", in original wooden box with sliding lid stamped with the brand label of Hoyo de Monterrey; photographic portrait of Clementine Churchill by Vivienne, 100 x 75mm, mounted (178 x 113mm), inscribed on the mount by the sitter to Mrs Dorgan, 1950, photographer's stamp on reverse of mount; one typed letter and five notes signed by Clementine Churchill, to Mrs Dorgan, 1944-55 (where dated); three typed letters signed by Grace Hamblin, private secretary to the Churchills, to Mrs Dorgan, 1943-55; visitor's pass to the House of Commons, calling card for Clementine Churchill, and three additional photographs of the Churchills.


Churchill was first supplied with Corona cigars with his name on the band in 1940, as a generous gesture of support by New York businessman Samuel Kaplan. For Mary Dorgan see next lot. 



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