“Your Royal Highness’s devoted servant, Winston S. Churchill”
117. Winston Churchill Signature. Choice fountain pen signature, “Your Royal Highness’s devoted servant, Winston S. Churchill,” on an off-white 7.5 x 2.75 slip. In fine condition. A magnificent, crisply penned autograph from Winston Churchill, evidently intended for royalty. Consignor notes that the signature originates from the papers of Churchill’s joint principal private secretary, Jock Coville. Starting Bid $200
120. Chevalier d’Éon Autograph Letter Signed. French diplomat, spy and soldier
(1728–1810) whose first 49 years were spent as a man, and whose last 33 years were spent as a woman. Rare ALS in French, signed with the feminine form of the name, “La Chre D’Eon,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August 17, 1778. An untranslated and neatly penned handwritten letter from d’Éon. In fine condition, with a short tear to the left edge. Starting Bid $200
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