Lot 1111
MacDonald, James Ramsay (1866-1937), British Prime Minister (1923-1924, 1929-1935). Typed Letter Signed "J. Ramsay MacDonald" on letterhead of "Prime Minister… 10 Downing Street, Whitehall", one page, 7½ x 9½ London, March 30, 1932. To Lord Aberdeen thanking him for a copy of his grandfather's biography and remarking that "World affairs are indeed very messed up and very trying, but we shall all have to do our best to help to straighten them out." Folded in quarters (clear of signature), Very Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
The first Labour Prime Minister ever elected, Ramsay MacDonald was disowned by his own party in 1931, following his formation of a coalition government.
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