#5

Robert William Seton-Watson
(1879 – 1951)

Handwritten message with quote

Robert William Seton-Watson (1879-1951) - Handwritten message with quote
Robert William Seton-Watson (1879-1951) - Handwritten message with quote
Robert William Seton-Watson (1879-1951) - Handwritten message with quote
Robert William Seton-Watson (1879-1951) - Handwritten message with quote
#5

Robert William Seton-Watson
(1879 – 1951)

Handwritten message with quote

Sold for
3 200 Kč
Einszwei Gallery
Einszwei Gallery
Starting price: 100 Kč
27. 3. 2025 20:00

Basic info

date
1933
technique
Handwritten letter
dimension
310 x 260 mm (size of the pad)
profession
Publicist
country
England
signature
Original signature

About

1933 | Robert William Seton-Watson (Scotus Viator) | profession: Publicist | country: England | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten letter

Lot information

This handwritten message is from Robert William Seton-Watson, a significant British historian, political analyst, and supporter of Central European national revival, particularly Czechoslovakia. The message is dated March 20, 1933, and contains Seton-Watson's reflection on historical and diplomatic issues concerning Czechoslovakia and its future. The message includes the following text: "History and Philosophy must be the handmaids of diplomacy (p.109) March ahead of the ideas of your age, and it will follow you: go with them and you can feel at ease; remain behind them, and you are lost." — Napoleon III "The future fate of Bohemia will be the touchstone of the Allies' strength, earnestness, and statesmanship." — T.G. Masaryk, in "New Europe," Feb. 1917. It is followed by Seton-Watson's signature and his dated name: R.W. Seton-Watson, 20 March 1933. The text is complemented by a photograph of Seton-Watson in elegant attire, which was added to the letter. This message and quote capture key thoughts regarding the development and future of Czechoslovakia after World War I, as well as Seton-Watson's personal views on the significance of Masaryk's diplomacy and European politics.

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