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CHURCHILL, Sir Winston Spencer (1874-1965). Typed letter signed ('W') to Pamela, Countess of Lytton, 28 Hyde Park Gate, 1 March 1951, sending examples (not present) of the year's 'American Christmas cards', which have sold 2 million copies, and complaining of 'an unexpectedly violent reaction to a penicillin injection', which has given him 'a dreadful night with pain and a swollen face', one page, 4to. Provenance: Pamela, Countess of Lytton; and by descent.
In the election of October 1951, Churchill was returned to office as prime minister for the second time.
In the election of October 1951, Churchill was returned to office as prime minister for the second time.
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