TAPESTRY

[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.

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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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[ Edmond Warre, Head Master of Eton College. ] Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Hugh' (a former pupil?), sending 'the usual Certificate', discussing his father's ill health, and with mention of 'Cyril' and the Hampton Court Tapestry.

Author: 
Edmond Warre (1837-1920), successively Provost and Head Master of Eton College, and outstanding rower
Publication details: 
Eton (on his monogrammed letterhead); 8 October 1882.
£60.00

3pp., 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition, lightly aged and creased. He is sending 'the usual Certificate', and is sorry to hear of the recipient's father's accident. 'How did he do it? I hope he will have no ill effects from it.' He asks to be remembered to his mother. 'Cyril is staying out with a Cold to day but not much the matter.' He concludes: 'I hope you will get through the Exam all right at Balliol. Come & see us on yr way down'. A postscript refers to 'the Hampton Court Tapestry "The Fates" 3 pieces', and ends with a Latin quotation.

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