Famous Philatelic Personalities a wonderful collection of letters, photographs and ephemera related to philatelists over the years including a series of letters from Sir Edward Denny Bacon (keeper of the Royal collection) which mention various purchases for King George V, together with a 1936 letter expressing his disappointment at his subsequent replacement in favour of John Wilson, 1946 type written letter signed by Edward Duke of Windsor, 1891 retirement dinner invitation and menu for A.H. Wilson at the "Criterion", an interesting 1925 autograph letter signed by Sir Bertram MacKennal regarding his stamp designs, other items include letters by Alfred Lichtenstein, George H. Worthington, Emilio Diena, Sir Daniel Cooper, Anders Reuterskiold, W. Thon, Charles J. Phillips, W.A.J. Westoby; also a quantity of photographs - many from the 1920's/1930's period including a few signed portraits.

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Famous Philatelic Personalities a wonderful collection of letters, photographs and ephemera related to philatelists over the years including a series of letters from Sir Edward Denny Bacon (keeper of the Royal collection) which mention various purchases for King George V, together with a 1936 letter expressing his disappointment at his subsequent replacement in favour of John Wilson, 1946 type written letter signed by Edward Duke of Windsor, 1891 retirement dinner invitation and menu for A.H. Wilson at the "Criterion", an interesting 1925 autograph letter signed by Sir Bertram MacKennal regarding his stamp designs, other items include letters by Alfred Lichtenstein, George H. Worthington, Emilio Diena, Sir Daniel Cooper, Anders Reuterskiold, W. Thon, Charles J. Phillips, W.A.J. Westoby; also a quantity of photographs - many from the 1920's/1930's period including a few signed portraits.