Description: Sir John Simon UK Foreign Secretary 1934 Signed Photo Card, Letter & Envelope John Allsebrook Simon, 1st Viscount Simon, (28 February 1873 - 11 January 1954), was a British politician who held senior Cabinet posts from the beginning of the First World War to the end of the Second World War. He is one of only three people to have served as Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer, the others being Rab Butler and James Callaghan. He also served as Lord Chancellor, the most senior position in the British legal system. Beginning his career as a Liberal (identified initially with the left wing but later with the right wing of the party), he joined the National Government in 1931, creating the Liberal National Party in the process. At the end of his career, he was essentially a Conservative. Lot comprised by: a) 5" x 6" 1/4 Card with printed photo of Sir John Simon and other gentleman. Card is hand signed by Sir Simon, undated but from 1934. Name and address of collector on back. Condition: Excellent - (Mounting remnants on back) b) Typed letter on official Foreign Office stationery, handsigned by Mr. Simon's secretary. Letter dated January 15th, 1934. Condition: Excellent - c) Front cover of envelope used to send the card. Postmarked from London, on January 15, 1934. Condition: Very Good + (Top left corner cropped out, surface tear on back from dismounting) REF #: AZ-128 Provenance: From the collection of Alejandro Zorrilla de San Martin (birth: Montevideo, Uruguay, September 21, 1880 - death: Montevideo, Uruguay: December 12, 1941), who spent over 20 years collecting autographs mainly from prominent political figures worldwide. He used to send blank cards with a newspaper or magazine clipped photo of the person, attaching a letter asking for an autograph and including a self-addressed envelope. Important: We only deal on vintage original collectible papers. As such these are not a modern reproductions or computer generated prints. Shipping: Price are based upon actual costs, we ship from Uruguay through FedEx International Priority which offers a fantastic shipping record in all senses. So shipping cost is as follows: 1 up to 100 similar items via FedEx International Priority: US$ 20 to USA, CANADA and Americas US$ 25 to EUROPE US$ 30 to the rest of the World
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Montevideo
End Time: 2024-04-29T13:32:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20 USD
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