^Lot 198 Winston Churchill

TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street letterhead, December 3, 1951. Letter of thanks to Mr. J. J. Patrickson. Patrickson was a framer and worked with Churchill on restoring and reframing several works of art. In full: “Thank you so much for giving me such a very nice box of playing cards for my birthday. It is kind of you to remember me in this agreeable way. I am obliged to you for putting the Studio straight for me. You have done an excellent job.” Punch hole to top left, a crease to lower right corner, a touch of mild soiling, and light mirroring of letterhead over beginning of signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by four letters from 1970 between Patrickson and John Hewitt.