QUEEN ELIZABETH II * JSA * Autograph Letter DEATH OF HER FATHER Signed

Poignant mourning letter signed by Queen Elizabeth II, expressing thanks for attending "the Vigil over The late King, my Father, in Sandringham Church". One of Elizabeth's first documents signed as Queen.

Important TLS signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, black-bordered Buckingham Palace mourning letterhead, no date but circa February 1952. Significant original hand-signed version of a letter regarding the death of her father, King George VI, used by Royal Printer Harrison and Sons to create facsimiles to be sent to mourners.

In full: "I want to express to you my sincere thanks for the part which you took in the Vigil over The late King, my Father, in Westminster Hall from the 8th to the 11th February, 1952."

THIS IS THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT WHICH WAS HAND-SIGNED BY THE QUEEN. A second "Sandringham Church" version of this letter recently sold for over $6,250 at RR Auction.

This letter originates from the collection of the Royal Printer who used this letter to create facsimiles to be distributed at the vigil. 
 
Here we are offering the hand-signed original which was sent to the Royal printer to create facsimiles/reprints. This document was purchased as part of a larger collection of originals sent by the Royal Family to Messrs Harrison & Sons, the Royal Printer. We obtained the entire collection of the Royal Printers original material. See reference picture. This particular letter was marked "original" in the upper left hand corner by the printer.

In fine condition, with a horizontal fold to midline. Light foxing and some stains at top consistent with age, use and handling. Pencil notation in printer's hand marked "original" in the upper left corner, as shown. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.

Queen Elizabeth II was using autopen and stamp signatures as early as 1952 (the first year of her reign), most notably on OBE documents, and later on Christmas cards and photos. Many documents currently for sale on eBay that are purported as authentic are actually signed by autopen. Don't miss this chance to add an important, authenticated Elizabeth II hand-signed letter to your collection. An investment-quality addition to your autograph portfolio.

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Sold as is, as shown.