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LETTERS TO H.H. ASQUITH (1852-1928
LETTERS TO H.H. ASQUITH (1852-1928, 1ST EARL OF OXFORD, PRIME MINISTER 1908-1916)
A collection of letters of condolence to H.H. Asquith, when Prime Minister, on the death of his son Raymond, who was killed Action in 1916
Numerous letters from dignitaries and Statesman, including a few telegrams to include King George V., Lloyd George and others. Letters of sympathy include:
Marquess of Lansdowne
Edward Grey, The Viscount Grey of Falloden
Lord Derby, Undersecretary of State for War
Robert Ross
Spencer, Althorp
Aubrey Herbert
John Sinclair, Governor of Madras
Cosmo (Lang) Archbishop of York
Various from Balliol College, Oxford, and Regiments
A few Letters of Asquith's younger son Anthony, addressed as 'Puffin', some relating to the death of his mother ( approx 150 items)
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £500 - £800
LETTERS TO H.H. ASQUITH (1852-1928, 1ST EARL OF OXFORD, PRIME MINISTER 1908-1916)
A collection of letters of condolence to H.H. Asquith, when Prime Minister, on the death of his son Raymond, who was killed Action in 1916
Numerous letters from dignitaries and Statesman, including a few telegrams to include King George V., Lloyd George and others. Letters of sympathy include:
Marquess of Lansdowne
Edward Grey, The Viscount Grey of Falloden
Lord Derby, Undersecretary of State for War
Robert Ross
Spencer, Althorp
Aubrey Herbert
John Sinclair, Governor of Madras
Cosmo (Lang) Archbishop of York
Various from Balliol College, Oxford, and Regiments
A few Letters of Asquith's younger son Anthony, addressed as 'Puffin', some relating to the death of his mother ( approx 150 items)