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Alexander, Harold Rupert Leofric George, Earl Alexander of Tunis
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander, Harold Rupert Leofric George, Earl Alexander of Tunis
- Five letters (four autograph and one typed) signed ("Brig", "Alex"), to Mrs Irene Marshall Roberts
on the likely surrender of Germany ("...there seems to be no party in Germany stronger than the Nazis and they know they are doomed anyway in which case it will not end quite so soon as a lot of people think...", 7 September 1944), writing a week after VE Day about the final negotiations with Germany and admitting concern over Tito in Yugoslavia ("...He is most plainly trying to cash in on my victory and the help I've given him to do a bit of land grabbing...exactly what we went to war to prevent..."), 9 pages, various sizes, various locations, 16 October [1942] to late 1940s; together with notes by Evelyn Murray of conversation with Alexander about the war aims of the Russians, the Italians, and the North African campaign ("...The battle of Alamein was very carefully timed to precede the Eisenhower landing in Morocco..."), 3 pages, c.1945
[with:] D'Arcy Osborne, later 12th Duke of Leeds, autograph letter signed, to Irene, 2 pages, 8vo, Vatican, 1 May 1942, and a typed account of his life as Envoy Extraordinary to the Holy See during World War II, a few pencil corrections, 11 pages, folio, c.1945
[with:] D'Arcy Osborne, later 12th Duke of Leeds, autograph letter signed, to Irene, 2 pages, 8vo, Vatican, 1 May 1942, and a typed account of his life as Envoy Extraordinary to the Holy See during World War II, a few pencil corrections, 11 pages, folio, c.1945
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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."