King Edward VIII Autographs

King Edward VIII, born on June 23, 1894, was the eldest son of King George V and Queen Mary. He was educated at various schools and universities, including Oxford, and had a passion for the military. In fact, he served in the British army during World War I and rose to the rank of Colonel. After the war, he played an active role in British politics and diplomatic relations, traveling extensively around the world.
However, it was King Edward VIII's personal life that brought him the most notoriety. In 1936, he became King after the death of his father, but his reign was short-lived. Shortly thereafter, he announced his intention to marry Wallis Simpson, an American socialite who was divorced twice. Due to the strict rules of the Church of England, and the British government's view that a divorcee could not become queen, King Edward VIII was forced to choose between his crown and his love. He abdicated the throne in December 1936, and the couple lived in exile until his death in 1972.
Despite the controversy surrounding his abdication, King Edward VIII was widely respected for his charm, wit, and intelligence. He was often praised for his great interest in the arts, which included painting, music, and literature. Throughout his personal and historical career, King Edward VIII proved himself to be a complex and compelling figure, whose legacy remains entwined with the history of the British monarchy.
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Traded items with a signature of King Edward VIII

The most expensive item with a signature of King Edward VIII (Original Hugh Cecil Photograph HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES KING EDWARD VIII Signed) was sold in August 2025 for $5,000.00 while the cheapest item (Signed Autographed Hard Cover Book Philip Ziegler - King Edward VIII) found a new owner for $5.99 in October 2012. The month with the most items sold (5) was December 2025 with an average selling price of $1,422.42 for an autographed item of King Edward VIII. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in September 2025 with $4,282.42 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $10.00 was September 2017. In average, an autographed item from King Edward VIII is worth $611.99.

Most recently, these items with a signature of King Edward VIII were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

Picture	Item Title	Price	Store
	KING EDWARD VIII - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/30/1925	$1,222.42
	KING EDWARD VIII - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/1951	$764.85
	KING EDWARD VIII - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 09/23/1916	$864.85
	KING EDWARD VIII - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH	$1,422.42
	KING EDWARD VIII - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY CARD SIGNED	$1,363.19
	KING EDWARD VIII - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/03/1918	$1,222.42
	KING EDWARD VIII - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/03/1918	$2,563.19
	KING EDWARD VIII - INSCRIBED BOOK SIGNED 10/1951	$1,117.25
	KING EDWARD VIII - INSCRIBED ILLUSTRATION SIGNED 1963	$964.85
	KING EDWARD VIII - PAMPHLET SIGNED CIRCA 1943	$764.85
	KING EDWARD VIII - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED	$1,963.19
	KING EDWARD VIII - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/25/1962	$714.85
	KING EDWARD VIII - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/07/1950	$2,163.19
	KING EDWARD VIII and Wallis Simpson Windsor autograph cut | signed - PSA/DNA	$611.99
	Prince of Wales King Edward VIII Duke of Windsor handwritten envelope not signed	$138.90