Edward, Duke of Windsor – a spectacular signed excerpt from his address to the British people announcing his abdication as King Edward VIII. The excerpt of his December 11, 1936 address includes one of the most remarkable lines of the 20th Century, indeed in all Royal history: “I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love.”
The 8 x 11 plain sheet has the typewritten title King Edward VIII, below a line intended for signing. No longer able to sign as the ruling “Edward R.I.” the former monarch respectfully signed to the side, with his later title “Eward Duke of Windsor.” Edward and Wallis Simpson were somewhat accommodating to friends seeking an autograph. He considered his abdication an act of honor and personal courage, yet he seldom signed copies of the Instrument of Abdication or excerpts from his radio address.
This is a wonderful example with what looks like a small blue ink stain on the back showing through below the typed title but away from the signature. It is encased in a plastic slab with an authentication label by PS/DNA. These slabs can be broken open and the documents safely removed. It is accompanied with an 8 x 10 press photo of the Duke and Duchess on their Wedding Day.
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Edward, Duke of Windsor – a spectacular signed excerpt from his address to the British people announcing his abdication as King Edward VIII. The excerpt of his December 11, 1936 address includes one of the most remarkable lines of the 20th Century, indeed in all Royal history: “I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love.”
The 8 x 11 plain sheet has the typewritten title King Edward VIII, below a line intended for signing. No longer able to sign as the ruling “Edward R.I.” the former monarch respectfully signed to the side, with his later title “Eward Duke of Windsor.” Edward and Wallis Simpson were somewhat accommodating to friends seeking an autograph. He considered his abdication an act of honor and personal courage, yet he seldom signed copies of the Instrument of Abdication or excerpts from his radio address.
This is a wonderful example with what looks like a small blue ink stain on the back showing through below the typed title but away from the signature. It is encased in a plastic slab with an authentication label by PS/DNA. These slabs can be broken open and the documents safely removed. It is accompanied with an 8 x 10 press photo of the Duke and Duchess on their Wedding Day.
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