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[CARTER HOWARD]: (1874-1939) ALBA DUKE OF (1878-1953) - [CARTER HOWARD]: (1874-1939) English archaeologist and Egyptologist who discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. ALBA DUKE OF (1878-1953) Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart. Spanish peer, diplomat, politician, art collector and Olympic medallist. One of the most important aristocrats of his time, the Duke was considered by some as the legitimate heir to the Scottish throne, and served as the Foreign Minister of Spain 1930-31. A.L.S., Alba , one page, 4to, Claridges (Hotel, London), 20th October 1933, to Howard Carter ( ´My dear Carter´ ). The Duke thanks Carter for their letter and cheque, remarking ´I think the latter is much too large but as you are a tenacious fellow I won´t argue!´ , further writing ´I also loved our trip & am only sorry the sea behaved so badly or the medicine would not act!´ and concluding ´I hope to see you before you leave: an off to the county to golf over weekend, returning Monday´ . VG