Duke of Cambridge Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE
Biography
Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904), was the only son of King George III's seventh son, Adolphus Frederick. His sister, Mary Adelaide, was the mother of Queen Mary, mother of Kings George VI and Edward VIII. He commanded a division in the Crimean War (1854) and was present at all the major battles of that conflict with Russsia. The Duke of Cambridge was commander in chief of the British army for 39 years (1856-1895), longer than anyone else in history. In that position he consistently opposed innovation, and was said to promote officers on the basis of social standing rather than ability. In defiance of British law he married a commoner, actress Louisa Fairbrother.
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DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 167063Clipped signature: "Cambridge", 2x½. George, Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904), was the only son of King George III's seventh son, Adolphus Frederick. His sister, Mary Adelaide, was the mother of Queen Mary, mother of Kings George VI and Edward VIII.Price: $320.00
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DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/11/1890 - HFSID 81602He signs his handwritten letter instructing that a document be copied and forwarded to the Colonial Office. Autograph Letter signed: "George", 1 page, 4½x6½. Gloucester House, Park Lane, 1890 January 11. To Fouler.
Price: $220.00
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DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 161131Clipped signature of the man who commanded the British army for 39 years Clipped signature: "Cambridge", 2x¾. George, Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904), was the only son of King George III's seventh son, Adolphus Frederick.
Price: $220.00
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DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 02/21/1881 - HFSID 155181Military Appointment (16x12) of an artillery captain, signed in 1881 Military Appointment signed: "George" as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, 1 page, 16x12. No place, 1881 February 21.
Sale Price $408.00
$480.00
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DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH NOTE 08/08/1870 - HFSID 81603Brief third person note from the longtime commander of the British Army to a British general Third Person Autograph Note: "Duke of Cambridge", 1 page, 4x5¾, affixed to 4½x9½ sheet, to which a book illustration and clipping about the Duke are also affixed at lower
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
