Bernard Law Montgomery 1887-1976 British Field Marshall who commenced the drive at El Alamein that ultimately drove Rommel from North Africa. Also involved in the invasions of Sicily and France. A. L.S. "Montgomery of Alamein" on illustrated R.M. S. Queen Elizabeth stationery, 1p. 8vo., [At Seal, May 28, 1958 He writes a friend warmly thanking him for a gift and a book which would prove useful on his voyage. He concludes: I always regard you as one of my real friends, faithful and true at all times. God bless you..." Fine.