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Lot 388: COLE HENRY: (1808-1882) English Inventor and Civil

Est: £200 GBP - £300 GBP
International Autograph AuctionsHeathrow, United KingdomDecember 18, 2010

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COLE HENRY: (1808-1882) English Inventor and Civil Servant, introduced the world's first commercial Christmas card. D.S., Henry Cole, one page, folio, Department of Science and Art, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London, 21st June 1853, to Robert Cole. The partially printed document, completed in manuscript, takes the form of a printed letter regarding the return of some objects included in an exhibition, 'I am directed by the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade to express to you their best thanks for the instruction and gratification which the articles lent by you have afforded.' With blank integral leaf. VG

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International Autograph Auctions
December 18, 2010, 12:00 PM GMT

Radisson Edwardian Hotel 140 Bath Road, Heathrow, MDX, UB3 5AW, UK