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The King here speaks of the Iveagh Bequest at Kenwood House, London, which was given to the nation in 1928.
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GEORGE V (1865-1936)
Autograph letter, signed 'George R.I.', on Buckingham Palace headed stationery, dated November 2 1928, 1pp, 8, to 'My dear Rupert' [The Earl of Iveagh], 'I thank you and your brothers so much for the beautiful catalogue of your father's pictures which he has given to the Nation, which I shall place in my library at Windsor Castle. The Queen and I are looking forward to our visit to Elveden next week, I only hope the weather will be fine.', with original envelope, postmarked Buckingham Palace.
With the signatures of George V and Queen Mary on a sheet of Buckingham Palace headed stationery, dated November 9 1928, 8. (2)
Autograph letter, signed 'George R.I.', on Buckingham Palace headed stationery, dated November 2 1928, 1pp, 8, to 'My dear Rupert' [The Earl of Iveagh], 'I thank you and your brothers so much for the beautiful catalogue of your father's pictures which he has given to the Nation, which I shall place in my library at Windsor Castle. The Queen and I are looking forward to our visit to Elveden next week, I only hope the weather will be fine.', with original envelope, postmarked Buckingham Palace.
With the signatures of George V and Queen Mary on a sheet of Buckingham Palace headed stationery, dated November 9 1928, 8. (2)