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EDWARD VII

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EDWARD VII
(1841 - 1910) King of Great Britain and Ireland, eldest son of Queen Victoria who because of his indiscretions was kept in the dark concerning matters of state until he succeeded to the throne following his mother's death. His reign was marked by more openness and visibility of the royal family. Early A.L.S "A[lbert]. E[dward]." as Prince of Wales, 2pp. 8vo., Windsor Castle, Nov. 12, 1854 to his friend Charlie. The 13-year-old future king writes: "…I thank you very much for having sent me such a nice present on my birthday…I suppose you are very much interested about the progress of the war; will you let me know when you think you are coming back again. -- Goodbye dear Charlie. Do not show my letter to anybody because it is so badly written…". With holograph transmittal envelope, very good.