^Lot 171 Neville Chamberlain

Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1937 to 1940. TLS signed “N. Chamberlain,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Ministry of Health letterhead, June 21, 1926. Letter to a soldier interested in politics. In full: “I am very interested in what you have told me of the efforts you are making to foster a knowledge of Local Government in the younger members of the Conservative Party. As you know I have always been firmly convinced that if Local Government is to be efficient and progressive a much wider knowledge of its details is necessary. I most heartily wish you success in the efforts you are making to spread this knowledge.” Framed to an overall size of 8 x 10. Central horizontal and vertical fold, with vertical fold passing through a single letter of signature, staple hole to lower right, uniform moderate toning, and scattered soiling, otherwise very good condition.