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# - Churchill, Sir Winston.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Typed letter signed as Prime Minister, to the Warden of Keble College, Oxford [Harry Carpenter]
informing him of his decision to recommend him as the successor to the recently deceased Bishop of Oxford, Dr Kirk, and asking him to treat his proposal as confidential until royal approval has been obtained, 1 page, 4to, on headed stationery of 10 Downing Street, marked "Confidential" at head, with typed envelope, 29 November 1954
[together with:] a press photograph of churchill signed ("Winston S. Churchill"), a three-quarter length outdoor image showing Churchill formally dressed and holding his hat and cane, ferrotype silver print, 205 x 150mm., signed in blue ink at the foot, [1947], slightly marked and buckled
[together with:] a press photograph of churchill signed ("Winston S. Churchill"), a three-quarter length outdoor image showing Churchill formally dressed and holding his hat and cane, ferrotype silver print, 205 x 150mm., signed in blue ink at the foot, [1947], slightly marked and buckled
Provenance
[photograph:] Ray Rawlins, ownership stamp on verso; later purchased by a private collector
Condition
Letter: Filing hole at top left corner. Two central folds. In very good condition.
Envelope: Minor tears
Photo: Gloss print. Slightly buckled (would benefit from glazing and framing). Light surface scratching. Traces of former mounting on brown paper on the reverse.
If you require additional information we would recommend viewing the item during the exhibition or contacting one of the specialists for this sale.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Harry Carpenter (1901-1993) succeeded Kenneth E. Kirk (1886-1954) as Bishop of Oxford in 1955.
According to an accompanying note, the press photograph was taken when Churchill received the Freedom of the City of Darlington at a ceremony held at the Society of Apothecaries on 8 May 1947.