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The Anglophile and the Professor

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1255

5 British and Russian Royal Family Photographs

Estimate: $200 - $300
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Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch

Description:

5 British and Russian Royal Family Photographs, comprising an unsigned press portrait photo of Edward VII, Alexandra, their grandchildren John, George, their daughter Maud and her son Olav V, and other family and friends, 1909, notations on verso (wear to edges, loss bottom left corner); unsigned Rotary group postcard photo with Tsar Nicholas II, Alexei, George V, and Edward VIII, n.d. [c. 1909]; Imperial cabinet photo by Downey, signed and inscribed, depicting Queen Alexandra of Denmark and her Children, n.d. [c. 1903] (wear to edges and corners, inscription bleeding, losses to matting lower edge); photo signed of Princess Mary and her Greyhound 'Mosea', 1919 (wear to edges); and unsigned group photo of George VI, Elizabeth and their daughters Elizabeth II and Margaret, n.d. [c.1935] (wear to edges).

Measurements: Height: overall of largest 11 5/8 in. x Width: 7 1/2 in..

Condition:

Overall good condition, some toning and occasional foxing, wear to edges, see description and photos for details.

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