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 167063Signature of George, Duke of Cambridge, clipped from a document and inscribed with "Cambridge". He was a notable military figure and commander in chief of the British army for 39 years, opposing innovation in military leadership.Price: $320.00
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DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/11/1890 - HFSID 81602Letter signed by George, Duke of Cambridge, dated January 11, 1890, instructing to copy and send a document to the Colonial Office. The letter includes his signature as "George". He served as commander in chief of the British army from 1856 to 1895.
Price: $220.00
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DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 161131Clipped signature of George, Duke of Cambridge, reading "Cambridge". He served as commander in chief of the British army for 39 years and participated in the Crimean War. The signature is irregularly cut and toned at the edges.
Price: $220.00
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DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 02/21/1881 - HFSID 155181Military appointment signed by "George" as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army on February 21, 1881, appointing Lewis Edmund Coker as Captain of Land Forces, Artillery. Affixed paper seal and docketed on verso. Notable historical context provided.
Sale Price $395.00
$480.00
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DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH NOTE 08/08/1870 - HFSID 81603Autograph note by George, Duke of Cambridge, addressed to General Forster, expressing a request not to return on a specified date. The note is dated August 8, 1870, and is affixed to a sheet with illustrations and a clipping.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
