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The Canada Auction Series: Property From The Estate of Roland Michener

May 27 — June 01, 2023
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LOT 559

Lot 559

Elizabeth II WWII 'British Guest Children' Signed Presentation Certificate of Gratitude, c.1953

Elizabeth II WWII 'British Guest Children' Signed Presentation Certificate of Gratitude, c.1953
Lot 559 Details
Elizabeth II WWII 'British Guest Children' Signed Presentation Certificate of Gratitude, c.1953

framed 14 x 8.5 in — 35.6 x 21.6 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $492
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Elizabeth II WWII 'British Guest Children' Signed Presentation Certificate of Gratitude, c.1953
  • Elizabeth II WWII 'British Guest Children' Signed Presentation Certificate of Gratitude, c.1953
  • Elizabeth II WWII 'British Guest Children' Signed Presentation Certificate of Gratitude, c.1953
  • Elizabeth II WWII 'British Guest Children' Signed Presentation Certificate of Gratitude, c.1953
Note:

As part of a government plan to remove British children from harm's way, between 1940 and 1948, the Micheners hosted three 'British Guest Children' (Rosemary Kemp Allen of Rhodes House, Oxford, and Patience and Mertin Clark, also from Oxford) at Edgehill, their Toronto home.

CONDITION DETAILS

In good conditon.

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