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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Current items with a signature of King Edward VIII
These are the most current items with a signature of King Edward VIII that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | KING EDWARD VIII - Signed Program - 1936 / Visit to H.M.S. Courageous | $1,515.00 |  |
Traded items with a signature of King Edward VIII
The most expensive item with a signature of King Edward VIII (RARE SIGNED AS KING EDWARD VIII ROYAL FAMILY AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE THE EIGHTH 8TH) was sold in November 2013 for $2,495.00 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 (2) was March 2021 with an average selling price of $517.75 for an autographed item of King Edward VIII. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2013 with $2,495.00 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 $382.00.
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 |
 | George V and King Edward VIII - Dual Signed Document - 11 x 14 Inches, 1930 | $384.00 |  |
| KING EDWARD VIII - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/01/1919 | $600.00 | |
| King Edward VIII - Ink Signature - Inscribed to Wife of Prime Minister Candidate | $400.00 | |
| King Edward VIII - Letter Signed at 18-Years-Old - Criticizes Oxford Chancellor | $875.00 | |
| KING EDWARD VIII - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/17/1963 | $800.00 | |
| King Edward VIII Autograph As Prince Of Wales | $169.00 | |
| KING EDWARD VIII DUKE OF WINDSOR AUTHENTIC PHOTO SIGNED AS PRINCE DATED 1920 COA | $395.00 | |
| KING EDWARD VIII DUKE OF WINDSOR AUTHENTIC SIGNED LARGE PHOTO, COA RR AUCTION | $1,875.00 | |
| King Edward VIII Letter Signed - Fighting during WWI "Hope to Get Some Shooting" | $875.00 | |
| King Edward VIII Signature - Duke Of Windsor | $191.00 | |
| KING EDWARD VIII Signed Sepia Photograph At 19 Years Old Dress Uniform Autograph | $199.99 | |
| RARE KING EDWARD VIII The Duke Of Windsor SIGNED Property Agreement SALE,FRANCE | $199.99 | |
| Rare! KING EDWARD VIII AUTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (WALLIS SIMPSON) | $235.50 | |
| WALLIS SIMPSON Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986) King Edward VIII-Signed FDC s24 | $59.99 | |
| WWII King Edward VIII Autograph Signed Signature Letter Envelope Bahamas 1942 | $405.00 | |
