Anthony BUCKLEY (1912-1993) - Lot of 3 original silver prints of Princess Anne in Girl Guide uniform and 1 corresponding letter from Edward Ford, Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, addressed to photographer Buckley and dated July 20, 1963, on Buckingham Palace letterhead. - Dear Mr Buckley, The Queen would like you to take some photographs of the Princess Anne in Girl Guide uniform. Could you come here to do them at 4.30 p.m. on this Tuesday, 23 july? Perhaps you could confirm to me by telephone (WHI 4832) and will see that the necessary arrangements are made. Yours sincerely, Edward Ford. - Photograph dimensions: H. 10 x W. 7,5 cm.

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