The Anglophile and the Professor
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1210
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022), Letter, Signed Lilibet
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$1,800
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch
Description:
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain (1926-2022), Letter Signed Lilibet, autograph letter signed "Lilibet", December 9, 1982, two pages, on Buckingham Palace stationary, to Patricia, personal content concerning a visit, text in full: "Dearest Patricia, We all so enjoyed our stay with you at Hatch for the shoot. Thank you for having Philip and me and Andrew, as it is so rare nowadays to see them at all! I hope I was able to contribute a certain amount to the day with my dogs - and I know Meldrem and Alan Godship enjoyed it, too. It is lovely that you now have a grand daughter and all is well for the weekend! I hope you get this note before I see you and with again all our thanks to you and John, Yrs. affec. Lilibet"
Measurements: Height: 7 1/2 in. x Width: 4 3/4 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, wear to edges, very minor toning, creases from folding.
Notice to bidders: All books and manuscripts are sold ‘AS IS’ with all faults. Books have not been collated unless otherwise stated. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold ‘AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Available payment options
Buyer Pays Shipping Cost. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. EVERARD AUCTIONS DOES NOT MAINTAIN AN IN-HOUSE SHIPPING DEPARTMENT OR PROVIDE PACK/SHIP QUOTES. For pack/ship quotes on smaller items, we suggest contacting Pete at The UPS Store 1355 (tel: 912.233.7807, ext. 9, email: store1355@theupsstore.com). You may, of course, use any shipper of your choosing. For quotes on larger items please contact RB Shipping info@rbshippingllc.com or Plycon jjuliano@plyconvanlines.com. When requesting a quote, provide the shipper with: Pickup city/state, Deliver to city/state, Description of piece(s), Lot # and date of auction, Size of each piece(s) in inches: height/width/depth, Picture of the piece(s) if possible, Anything fragile associated with item: marble, glass, mirror, lacquer finish, velvet/mohair fabric etc., Value to declare for each or all items, Any special assembly needs or flight carry needs at delivery. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Please contact info@everard.com for international shipping quotes BEFORE bidding. Please be advised that international shipping can be costly.