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The husband of Queen Victoria's Lady of the Bedchamber writes from the
Queen's estate.
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Letter thanking someone for a gift of paintings
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TLS: "Archduke Felix of Austria", 1p,
7¼x10½. The Warwick, Houston, Texas, 1940 December 16.
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Informing a woman that he has no openings for a consultation during
the week
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Acknowledging receipt of a check
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The Oscar-nominated producer replies to condolences on the death of
his son and his father-in-law, Lord Mountbatten, in an IRA terrorist attack
which injured Baron Brabourne and his wife. In the wake of this tragedy,
Brabourne's daughter Amanda declined the marriage proposal of Charles, Prince of
Wales!
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The English Conservative politician and racehorse owner pens an
important political letter in which he mentions the Duke of Portland
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The English Conservative politician pens an important political
letter that is accompanied with a short description of his life
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Frederick Blackwood sends an autograph letter requesting a corrected
copy of a draft.
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Napoleon Bonaparte's youngest brother, important again after his cousin's
election as President of France, signs a letter recommending Joachim Clary for a
seat in the National Assembly.
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The British Naval Captain who commanded the World War II cruiser
Adventure declines invitation to a council meeting in 1946. A rare
signature!
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Historian and biographer Sir Arthur Bryant signed this letter, typed
on his personalized letterhead in 1962, to apologize to an autograph hunter for
not replying earlier.
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Letter from Bryce to a friend, sending along a manuscript to be
reviewed (item not included). Dated 190
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Brief letter from the politician in response to a request for his
autograph, dated 1888
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A letter from the politician at the recipient's request, sending good
wishes for his new career. Dated in 1920, two years before his death
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Letter arranging a meeting on "the copyright question"
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A clipped letter fragment from the British politician, signed in
black ink
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The successful diplomat, who would go on to serve as Viceroy of India, sends this letter
regarding the publications of his playwright father
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The accomplished Viceroy of India writes letter of condolence to a friend who just lost his
father
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The British Ambassador to Paris pens this letter to a friend explaining why he has
perhaps not yet visited and announcing the birth of his third daughter
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The accomplished British diplomat writes to the Dramatic Authors' Society requesting an
update on his current fee balance
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Signing with his honorific of Marquis of Lorne, three months before
he inherited the ducal title, with second signature affixed to bottom
margin
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Signed autograph letter from Kensington Palace, requesting an opinion
on a piece of his writing
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Handwritten letter from the 9th Duke of Argyll, often styled as the
Marquess of Lorne, saying he does not know of a gentleman the writer has
inquired about, but chooses to respond anyway. Extremely rare!
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As the Marquis of Lorne, he writes one year after his marriage to
Princess Louise, declining an invitation from a headmaster
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$320.00
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As Archbishop of Rouen, he signs an autograph letter (1839) to the Bishop of
Nancy, wishing him well on his visit to America and offering to introduce him to
American friends
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His signature and additional text clipped from a longer letter,
accompanied by an envelope mailed (with stamp) to Saranac Lake, New
York.
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The former heir to the throne of the disputed provinces, Queen
Victoria's son-in-law, writes from Cumberland Lodge, on the grounds of Windsor
Castle.
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On black-bordered mourning paper, occasioned by the death of King
Edward VII (Christian's brother in law), the Prince accepts a dinner
invitation.
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Claimant to the French throne who served with the Union army in the American
Civil War thanks a general for documents useful to the Count in writing his
history of the conflict.
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$300.00
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Claimant to the French throne who served with the Union army in the American
Civil War and wrote an 8-volume history of the conflict.
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$300.00
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$270.00
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ALS to his cousin, the Duke of Penthievre, congratulating him on
bestowing a position on the Duke's son-in-law, who would figure prominently in
the French Revolution and become the father of a future King of France.
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King Umberto II of Italy's Head of Household writes to fan about an
autographed photograph
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Autograph letter by the scholar who built support for an independent Czech
nation.
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$234.00
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Writing from Edinburgh, the Countess promises to forward some
photos.
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Handwritten letter from the Marquess saying that he will call for the
recipient of the letter at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning, signing sincerely.
Extremely rare!
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The Tory politician signs his name on this fragment taken from the front cover of an
envelope
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The son of the last French king, writing from exile, signs a handwritten
letter informing a friend that his wife was in an accident.
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Commenting on a similarity between passages of Britten and Beethoven:
"Are not very good things often like very good things?"
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The Florentian Cardinal and Medici Prince plans his trip to Rome, asking
whether it would be ridiculous to arrive dressed as Catholic pilgrims, signs
name in black ink
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The nephew of the Countess of Salvatierra Antonia Marcela de Acuna y
Guzman writes her a letter to inform her about the embarking of the Queen
Mariana of Austria, some of her activities with her husband King Philip IV of
Spain and also about the good health of the Prince of Asturias Philip
Prospero
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The mother of Queen Victoria of England signs this letter, probably
written by John Conroy, an Irish officer whom the Duchess of Kent engaged as her
private secretary, thanking the recipient for her feelings regarding a recent
affliction
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TLS: "Wallis Windsor", 1p,
5x8¼. Waldorf Astoria Towers, New York City, 1953 March, day obliterated.
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He signs his handwritten letter instructing that a document be copied and
forwarded to the Colonial Office.
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Preparing to return to France after the Yorktown Centennial
celebrations, the wife of France's official representative thanks their host, US
Commanding General Hancock, for photographs of the event. Her letter is docketed
in Hancock's own hand.
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The earl pens this letter to a Lord Hill, promising to forward his request to the King
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The English Earl signed this typed letter that features a letterhead from The National
Trust
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ALS: "Athlone.", 2p, 6¼x5½, front and
verso. Kensington Palace, 1947 December 21.
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As President of the Royal African Society, he commends an Acting
Secretary.
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Letter from the eminent British politician expressing his pleasure at being entrusted with
a charge
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$725.00
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$652.00
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The British politician pens a letter expressing his regrets for not being able to dine with
the recipient
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$725.00
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$652.00
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Autograph Letter signed: "Chesterfield", 2p (front and verso),
5x7.
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The British diplomat pens this letter assuring the recipient that he is open to the
possibility of helping her son should he need assistance in the future
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$600.00
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$540.00
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Signed autograph letter to King George V,
presenting a copy of his book.
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$260.00
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$234.00
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In this handwritten letter the earl honors the recipient's autograph request, and expresses
his doubt that it's of any value
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$460.00
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$414.00
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Manuscript LS: "Rudolf", 3p, 8¼x12¼.
1585 July 25. In German, not translated. To Reinhard Von Merde.
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$2,040.00
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Manuscript LS:
"Carl" as Holy Roman Emperor, 1½p, 8¾x13¼.
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$750.00
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Manuscript LS: "Ferdinand" as
Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary and Bohemia, 2p, 8x12.
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$1,600.00
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I. Manuscript LS:
"Joseph" as King of Hungary and King of Germany, in German, 1p,
8¼x12.
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Autograph Letter signed as
Emperor: Wilhelm", 1p, 5x8. Embossed imperial crest at upper left.
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Typed Letter to an Englishman from his exile in the Netherlands, declining to
send an autographed photo, signed by the head of his household, Count
Furstenstein
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The famous actress signs this typed letter to a Mr. Barry, who had asked for a photo of
her, from Wyndham's Theatre in London in 1949. Accompanied by original mailing
envelope
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The former wife of Britain's Prince Andrew and popular spokesperson pens a rare letter
to a friend on her personal letterhead, signed in blue felt tip
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The monarch pens this letter on the first day of the New Year, 1798
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His royal highness pens this letter to his uncle, Prince Heinrich of Prussia
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His royal highness pens this letter written in German in 1809
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ALS: "J.D.P. French", 1½ p, 4½x7, front and
verso. 6 Arlington Street, St. James', no date.
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The 8th Earl of Arran who advocated interesting bills during his reign signs this typed
letter and handwrites the greeting in blue ink
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ALS: "Helen Graham", 1¼p, 5x8. Mounted to a
sheet 14½x8¾. 145 Piccadilly, 1935 March 21.
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The British peer pens the date, an address, and his name on this letter fragment
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The British statesman sends letter of thanks to Mr. and Mrs,
Kingsley, signs his name in black ink
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The Seventh Earl of Carlisle pens this letter dated on April 22, 1850
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Unable to attend a charity event, she inquires whether she should
contribute fancy or useful items. Many years later, and after inheriting an
earldom from her brother, she would set the record for the oldest ever member of
the House of Lords.
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The former lady-in-waiting to Mary, Princess Royal signs her name on
this letter to Lord Liverfoote in 1929
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Writing in English as the Duke of Bragança (heir to the throne), he assures a fellow
traveler that he has protested poor treatment of the latter by Austrian customs officials
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The King Charles II writes a rare letter to his relative the Duke of
Baviera referring to the Low Countries, the French and the religion among the
Dutch troops, reaffirming him his trust on him to obey his orders
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Rare Manuscript LS: "Charles" in French
as King of France, 1p, 8½x12½. Bayonne, 1565 June 22.
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$2,800.00
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ALS: "Albert Edward", 1½ p, 4¾x7¼, front and
verso. No place, 1889 October 8.
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Handwritten letter the monarch has signed as Prince of Wales (1925), thanking the
recipient for a gift of cigars. Very Rare!
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$1,800.00
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$1,530.00
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King Edward VIII sends a typed letter sending a check to pay for
purchases.
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$1,800.00
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$1,530.00
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THE DUKE OF WINDSOR WRITES TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE HEARST CORPORATION ABOUT
HIS UPCOMING MEMOIRS
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Edward signed this typed letter to Richard E. Berlin, CEO of the
Hearst Corporation, in 1962. He wrote it to thank Berlin for a gift of cigars -
"my favorites" - and to let Berlin know his plans for the winter.
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$2,200.00
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Edward signed this typed letter to Richard E. Berlin, CEO of the
Hearst Corporation, in 1963. In it, he enclosed a check to pay for a shopping
spree that his wife Wallis Simpson and Berlin's wife Honey went on and to
complain about the weather in Europe.
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$2,200.00
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1806 handwritten and signed letter of sympathy to Lady Elizabeth
Foster about the death of her friend Georgiana Cavendish. Foster was the
mistress of Cavendish's husband. Very rare!
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$3,000.00
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$2,550.00
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The then-Prince Regent sends letter to Queen Maria Carolina of Two
Sicilies, de facto ruler of her husband King Ferdinand I's kingdoms, about the
appointment of a new commander of British Forces in Sicily in the midst of
Europe's Napoleonic Wars. A letter of historical importance!
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$1,445.00
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Typed Letter signed: "George R.
I.
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Requests peaceful passage for a friend who is traveling to execute an edict
of peace.
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$3,000.00
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$2,550.00
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Manuscript LS: "Your good
friend/Henry", 1p, 8½x13½. Blois, 1572 March 29. In French, not
translated.
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$3,500.00
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$2,975.00
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As Duke of York, recently restored to power after the English Civil War, he
gives instructions to the Governor of Dunkirke regarding prize money.
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Three pages in his handwriting, un-dated but obviously written as King, discussing policy
and also family matters. Signed with his flourish only
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$1,020.00
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The French King accepts an invitation to a gathering, and says he
will be arriving Monday
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$900.00
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$810.00
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The King of France sends an extract from the will of his mother,
Madame the Duchess of Orleans, with the letter being written three weeks after
her death in 1821
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$1,200.00
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$1,020.00
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The King of France signs a letter informing the Marquis of Marbois on
the opening session of the Chambers, framed in the Gallery of History style to
an overall size of 40¾x22½
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$1,600.00
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$1,360.00
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To King Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies upon the death of his wife, Queen
Maria Carolina, sister of Marie Antoinette.
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King Ludwig I of Bavaria signed this manuscript letter in 1847,
promising the recipient that he would read a batch of poems that he received.
This letter was written less than a year before the 1848 revolutions, which
were one of the main reasons for Ludwig abdicating his throne.
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$2,750.00
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$2,337.00
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In the year he succeeded his assassinated father, the young King
congratulates the President of Honduras on his election.
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$800.00
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$720.00
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