MANUSCRITO.- D. MANUEL de Bragança, Rei de Portugal.- English poems: [23 poemas].- Século XX (1916-1917).- 45 f.; 21 cm.- B. Autograph manuscript. Section, containing about 45 sheets (35 pages used) with 23 autograph poems, by the king's own hand, some dated 1916 and 1917, written during his exile, on the outskirts of London. The poems are written in English (19), French (1) and Portuguese (3). On the first page, dated London 1916-1917, a significant dedication: “To my brother Antonio, Count of Sabugosa, I dedicate this book of essais [sic]. Although they are but a very poor and unskilled attempt at poetry, I know he will not laugh at them nor at the clumsy author. M”. The section, paper lined, has a label from an Oxford typography (Fox, Jones & Co.) on the top cover, with the handwritten indication: “Spoilt specimen copy”, which may indicate that the original was intended to be published. Section in brochure, packed in its own box, in the form of a binding, signed Victor Santos, profusely gold tooled, with multiple borders, with a royal crown in the centre of the upper cover, with the inscription “Manuel II - English poems”. Protective case.