Field Marshal Frederick Roberts Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
FIELD MARSHAL FREDERICK ROBERTS
Born: September 30, 1832 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Died: November 14, 1914 in St. Omer, France
Biography
Field Marshal Lord Roberts (1832-1914) was the only military leader in 200 years to emerge triumphant from a campaign in Afghanistan. Roberts marched his army from Kabul to Kandahar, 313 miles across Afghanistan's hostile terrain. On September 1, 1880, he obliterated Ayub Khan's Afghan Army in the decisive victory of the Afghan War. From 1892, he was known as Baron Roberts of Kandahar. Roberts (1832-1914) later served as Commander in Chief in India (1885-1893), Commander in Chief in Ireland (1895-1899) and he held the supreme command in South Africa during the Boer War(1899-1900), annexing the Orange Free State and Transvaal and capturing Johannesburg and Pretoria.
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FIELD MARSHAL FREDERICK "1ST EARL ROBERTS" ROBERTS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 142514Card signed by Frederick Roberts, showing his signature as "Roberts,/FM.". Notable for his military achievements, Roberts is recognized for his decisive victory in the Afghan War on September 1, 1880, and his later commands in India and South Africa.Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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FIELD MARSHAL FREDERICK "1ST EARL ROBERTS" ROBERTS - AUTOGRAPH 11/09/1901 - HFSID 142826Signature by Frederick S. Roberts, dated 1901, is inked as "Roberts, Fdr./9th Nov. 1901". Roberts, notable for his military achievements in Afghanistan and South Africa, served as Commander in Chief in India and Ireland during his career.
Price: $160.00
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FIELD MARSHAL FREDERICK "1ST EARL ROBERTS" ROBERTS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/17/1897 - HFSID 166566Autograph letter signed: "Roberts", consisting of three pages, dated October 17, 1897, from The Royal Hospital, Dublin. Addressed to "My dear Graham", discussing a picture titled "Happy Memories" and expressing concern for Graham's son.
Price: $575.00
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FIELD MARSHAL FREDERICK "1ST EARL ROBERTS" ROBERTS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/22/1910 - HFSID 166569Autograph letter signed by Frederick S. Roberts, dated December 22, 1910, on personal letterhead. Addressed to "My Dear Mrs. Graham," expressing gratitude for a Christmas present. Notable historical context includes Roberts' military achievements in Afghanistan and South Africa.
Sale Price $385.00
$460.00
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FIELD MARSHAL FREDERICK "1ST EARL ROBERTS" ROBERTS - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH NOTE 03/31/1903 - HFSID 85105Letter signed by Frederick S. Roberts, stating his regret in not being able to accept an invitation due to prior engagements. Signed as "Lord Roberts" on personal letterhead, dated March 31, 1903, detailing his commitment to Mrs. G. T. Wilson.
Price: $320.00
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FIELD MARSHAL FREDERICK "1ST EARL ROBERTS" ROBERTS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/15/1912 - HFSID 166568Typed letter signed by Frederick S. Roberts, dated October 15, 1912, expresses gratitude for birthday congratulations while apologizing for using a typed letter. Handwritten elements include "15," "Graham," and "Sincerely." The letter is on personal letterhead from Englemere, England.
Price: $360.00
