227 : Europe & Overseas

1889 (Nov 4): Registered cover and contents, written and signed "George" (later George V) to Lieutenant Lowry on board the HMS Dreadnought at Malta, franked by Egypt 1879 2 pi. orange tied by CAIRE B / RECOMMANDÉS DÉPART cds with information strike at left and framed registration cachet. Signed 'G' at lower left and with Brindisi registered transit also on front, the cover with complete letter on blue embossed 'Royal Yacht Osborne' paper headed 'Ghizeh Palace' with delightful letter offering his apologies for not going on board the HMS Dreadnought whilst in Athens, his awful passage on the 'Osborne' to Alexandria and the constant rushing about. A delightful and very rare surviving letter from this Royal journey.
Catalogue 227: EUROPE & OVERSEAS