Queen Elizabeth II Pens a Request for Photos

Queen Elizabeth II Autograph Note Signed, "ER", 1p, on her Royal stationery headed, "Memorandum / From / The Queen", 6.75" x 4.5", [London], undated. Light wear, else in near fine condition.

The Queen pens a personal message to "Mr. [Alan] Maxell" in black ballpoint. Her note reads, in full, "Enlargements please if possible of photos outside packets - cutting out edges and wasted spaces." Alan Maxwell was the Royal liaison for Wallace Heaton Ltd., the London photography shop that supplied the Royal family with their cameras. 

Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II (1926-2022) has, since 1952, served as the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, and numerous other realms and territories, as well as head of the Commonwealth. Extremely popular, she is known for taking a serious interest in government and political affairs, apart from her ceremonial duties, and is credited with modernizing many aspects of the monarchy. In 2015, Elizabeth surpassed Queen Victoria to become the longest-reigning British monarch in history. In February 2022, Elizabeth celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking seven decades of her service to the Commonwealth.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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