Letter signed Edward to architect James Wyatt, concerning repairs and alterations at Kensington Palace, including proposed work on the library

by Duke of Kent Edward Augustus

$1,250 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books

Renovating Kensington Palace. In this lengthy letter, the father of Queen Victoria consults architect James Wyatt concerning repairs to Kensington Palace. Wyatt had been previously employed by Edward to renovate Castle Hill Lodge, but here discusses proposed improvements at Kensington Palace, which were in a very dilapidated state, & really disgraceful. Among the needed repairs he requests were the walls of the footman's waiting room, the installation of bookcases and

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