Albert Edward

[Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII] Letter Signed Albert Edward, text in secretarial hand, inviting (with explanation) Vincent Robinson to act as a Juror (Carpets, Tapestries, etc) at the French International Exhibition of 1878.

Author: 
Prince Albert Edward [later King Edward VII]
Publication details: 
Embossed stamp (Royal Commission Paris Exhibition), Hotel Bristol, Place Vendome, 14 May 1878
£160.00

Three pages (of a bifolium), folio, yellowed and somewhat transparent, crumpled, sellotape repairing split in second leaf, but text clear and complete. Text (secretarial handwriting) outlines at length the aim of recruiting highly qualified Jurors (eminent men) for the French Exhibition of 1878, and going on to invite Vincent Robinson to act as Juror for Class xxi (Carpets, Tapestry, etc.). See Image of pp.2 & 3, illustrating condition and signature. Note: A.

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