Nov 03, 2011 - Sale 2259

Sale 2259 - Lot 166

Price Realized: $ 240
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 300 - $ 400
(WORLD WAR II.) MONTGOMERY, BERNARD LAW. Autograph Letter Signed, "Montgomery of Alamein," to "Dear Mr. Salisbury" [probably painter Frank O. Salisbury], expressing admiration and thanks for the proofs of his pictures, sending one copy signed [not present], stating that he had heard of him while traveling in the U.S., reporting his impressions of Americans, and declining an invitation. 2 pages, 8vo, personal stationery, written on the recto and verso of a single sheet; horizontal fold. London, 6 November 1946
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In 1945, Frank O. Salisbury painted a portrait of Montgomery that is today part of the National Portrait Gallery's collection.