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PIUS VII: (1742-1823) Pope of the Roman Catholic Church 1800-23. L.S., G. Card. Chiaramonti, as Cardinal, one page, 4to, Imola, December 1788, to Francesco Marescotti, in Italian. The Cardinal writes a cordial letter thanking his correspondent for their kindness in sending good wishes for the Holy Christmas celebrations, and concludes by hoping that the Lord will make him happy. With integral address leaf bearing a blind embossed paper seal and with some large areas of paper loss. Some light overall age wear, about VG

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PIUS IX: (1792-1878) Pope of the Roman Catholic Church 1846-78. Autograph Note, unsigned, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d., in Italian. The Pope writes a list of three Religious organisations, 'To Capuchin Friars…To Bonanni Orphans Meeting at the Seven Sorrows Monastery….To S. Bonaventura [Church] at Palatino…' and to the right of each has added various numerical figures, presumably of some financial significance. Annotated in ink in an unidentified hand to the lower half of the page, in Italian and English, indicating that the order was written by the Pope for his first personal butler, Zangolino, who died in 1884. A couple of minor creases and one light stain to the left edge, only very slightly affecting a few letters of the Pope's text. About VG

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PAUL VI: (1897-1978) Pope of the Roman Catholic Church 1963-78. A.L.S., G B Montini, on two sides of a correspondence card, Vatican, 21st May 1942, to Signor Fabrini, in Italian. The future Pope, writing in his capacity as the Vatican's Secretariat of State, sends his respects to his correspondent and forwards a photograph (no longer present) with the blessing of the Holy Father. Some extremely light, very minor age wear, VG

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BOOTH WILLIAM: (1829-1912) British Methodist Preacher, founder of The Salvation Army. T.L.S., William Booth, two pages, 4to, London, 10th April 1909, to [Mildred Blanche] Duff ('My dear Colonel'), on the printed stationery of the International Headquarters of The Salvation Army. Booth announces 'I am forbidden to write either with the new eye or the old one, or I should send you a line to acknowledge your beautiful Birthday Gift' and continues 'I shall think about you when I use those necessary articles, and as in the past, shall always think of you very kindly' Booth further writes 'Did you get a letter I wrote from Scandinavia, or did I only fancy I wrote one? In it I named the pleasure it would give me to see you at Hadley Wood to a cup of tea some afternoon' and in a holograph postscript remarks 'I must talk to you about yr extravagant kindness when I have the opportunity - meanwhile I hope all is well with you and yours'. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Mildred Blanche Duff (1860-1932) British Colonel of The Salvation Army.

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SAINT-SIMON HENRI DE: (1760-1825) French Political and Economic Theorist who played a substantial role in influencing politics, economics, sociology, and the philosophy of science. A.L.S., St Simon, one page, 4to, n.p., n.d., to Monsieur la Varenna (?), in French. Saint-Simon sends his payment for a second week's subscription, so that his correspondent can have access to it today if he wishes, and remarks that he will have the honour of seeing him in the morning. With integral address leaf bearing the remnants of a small circular red seal. Some light foxing and minor age wear (dust staining and light creasing) largely to the edges, only very slightly affecting the text and signature, G

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MILL JOHN STUART: (1806-1873) British Philosopher and Political Economist. A.L.S., J. S. Mill, one page, 8vo, Avignon, 22nd January 1866, to Nicholas Trubner. Mill informs his correspondent that he has a copy of the book on Comte with him and remarks 'I will make the corrections in that copy and send it to Messrs. Childs'. Together with Nicholas Trubner (1817-1884) German-English Publisher and Linguist. A.L.S., N. Trubner, one page, 8vo, London, 5th November 1881, to 'Mon cher ami', on the printed stationery of Trubner & Co., in French. Trubner sends his friend the original letter of Mill, remarking that it is a very precious example for an autograph collection. With blank integral leaf. Some extremely light, minor age wear, VG, 2 Auguste Comte (1798-1857) French Philosopher and a major influence on his close friend John Stuart Mill. Mill wrote the work Auguste Comte and Positivism which was published by Trubner in 1865, the year before the present letter.

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To Lady Hamilton NELSON WILLIAM: (1757-1835) 1st Earl Nelson, 2nd Duke of Bronte. Elder brother of Horatio Nelson. A.L.S., Wm Nelson, three pages, 4to, Christ College, 6th July 1802, to Lady Hamilton. Nelson announces ‘Dr. Fisher is very much flattered by your kind & friendly expressions towards him…’ and continues to send news of the election for a university, which took place a day earlier, ‘the whole was over in five minutes - Mr. Pitt & Ld. Euston are re-elected’. Nelson further states ‘I had a bow this morning from Billy in the Senate House, so I made up to him & said a word or two to him’ and explains that he proposes leaving tomorrow, but doesn’t think that he will arrive at Merton before 5 o’clock, ‘so don’t wait for me, for if I could get there sooner, I shd not like yr trouble of dressing & going out to dinner immediately, no doubt I shall find enough to dine upon at home - a Beek stake or anything, will do for me’. Nelson concludes ‘I am glad you think the jewell so well, - make my love to my Brother &c &c - & believe me your most faithful, obliged & affectionate friend….’ and in a postscript adds ‘The Bells are now ringing for re=election of the members for the town of Cambridge’. With integral address leaf addressed to Lady Hamilton at Merton Place. A letter of good association. Some very light, minor age wear and staining, VG Emma, Lady Hamilton (1765-1815) English Mistress of Horatio Nelson.

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BADEN-POWELL ROBERT: (1857-1941) British Lieutenant General, founder of the Scout movement. T.L.S., Robert Baden Powell, one page, 4to, Westminster, London, 18th January 1911, to Scoutmaster J. B. Graham, on the printed stationery of the Boy Scouts Headquarters. Baden-Powell states 'I was much pleased at the presence of the Scouts of the 1st Malvern Troop at Cheltenham. I hope when next I visit Blackmore Park to be able to see more of them' and concludes by wishing the Troop all success for the coming year. Some light creasing and age wear to the left edge, caused by previous mounting to the verso, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG

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BADEN-POWELL ROBERT: (1857-1941) British Lieutenant General, founder of the Scout movement. T.L.S., Baden Powell, one page, 4to, London, 12th November 1930, to Goodchild, on the printed stationery of The Boy Scouts Association. Baden-Powell states that he is pleased to hear that his correspondent is starting a Troop Magazine and continues to remark 'I look upon a magazine as a very valuable and useful thing in a Scout Group, but it will only have the success which I wish it if every member makes up his mind to support it to the best of his ability either by reading it or, better still, by writing for it good [articles] or drawing pictures'. He concludes 'I hope the Magazine will have a long life and a big success and I shall be interested to see a copy of the first number'. A few light stains and minor age wear at the edges of the folds, about VG

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MASPERO GASTON: (1846-1916) French Egyptologist. A.L.S., G Maspero, one page, 8vo, Paris, 1st December 1892, to a lady, in French. Maspero writes to his correspondent concerning a work by Denon, discussing the French and English editions ('…prices in France must be lower than that of the English edition…') and advising that his correspondent contact either one of the London booksellers Quaritch or Ellis, although adding that he does not know their addresses. With blank integral leaf. Some extremely light, very minor age wear, about VG Vivant Denon (1747-1825) French Artist, Writer, Diplomat and Archaeologist, appointed as the first director of the Louvre Museum by Napoleon after the Egyptian Campaign of 1798-1801.

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SMITH BILLY: (1895-1951) English Footballer, scorer of the winning goal for Huddersfield Town in their FA Cup victory over Preston North End in 1922. Smith is also the first footballer to have scored a goal from a corner. Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph, the oval image depicting Smith in a head and shoulders pose wearing his Huddersfield Town jersey. Signed ('Yours Sincerely, W H Smith') in dark fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image. Some extremely light, very minor scuffing to the borders, otherwise VG

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BARNUM P. T.: (1810-1891) American Showman. Brief A.L.S., P. T. Barnum, one page, 8vo, London, 5th February 1859, to Thomas P. Holmes. Barnum writes to his correspondent and hastens to comply with his request. Some light circular glue stains to each corner, caused by previous mounting to the verso, not affecting the text or signature, and some light overall creasing, about G

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GEOFFRIN MARIE THERESE RODET: (1699-1777) French Patron of the most influential Philosophes and Encyclopedistes during the period of French Enlightenment 1750-77. D.S., Marie Therese Rodet Geoffrin, one page (vellum), oblong 8vo, Paris, 30th June 1764, in French. The partially printed document is a receipt for viageres from Monsieur Loyseau de Berenger, General Treasurer of the Duc d'Orleans, for the sum of one thousand one hundred pounds for the six first months one thousand seven hundred and sixty four due to the two thousand two hundred pounds of Life annuity rental established. Signed by Geoffrin at the foot and countersigned by two lawyers. Some light overall staining and minor age wear, about VG A 'viager' or life annuity property is one where instead of asking the market value for a property, the vendor is instead paid an initial down-payment (termed the bouquet) averaging approximately 30% of the property market value. In addition to this, the vendor is paid a monthly annuity or pension (the rente viagere) for the duration of their lives and in return, the vendor retains a lien or droit d'usgae (rights of usage) over the property.

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[DILLINGER JOHN]: (1903-1934) American Bank Robber. An original printed small 4to Wanted poster (in the form of a folding mailshot) issued by J. Edgar Hoover and the Division of Investigation, United States Department of Justice, Washington D.C., 12th March 1934, under the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act. The poster features two portraits of Dillinger, details of his fingerprints, appearance and his criminal record. A list of telephone numbers of the various state Department of Justice offices is printed to the verso. Some light age wear and minor staining, about VG

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TITANIC: STEAD WILLIAM T. (1849-1912) English Newspaper Editor, a pioneer of investigative journalism. Stead died during the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Stead in a head and shoulders pose. Signed ('William T Stead') in fountain pen ink to the lower white border and dated May 1907 in his hand. Some very light silvering and minor age wear to the image. Together with a 6 x 4 postcard featuring an oval colour image of the Titanic, issued as a souvenir of the philatelic Capex 1996 sheet, Turks and Caicos Islands, 13th May 1996 (bearing a large colour postage stamp and postmark to the verso) individually signed by the Titanic survivors Millvina Dean, Eleanor Shuman and Michel Navratil. All have signed in bold black inks to the white borders, Shuman adding Titanic Survivor in her hand beneath her signature. VG, 2

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HUMBOLDT ALEXANDER VON: (1769-1859) German Geographer, Naturalist & Explorer. A.L.S., Mr de Humboldt, in the third person, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d. ('Thursday'), to the Countess of Burgundy (?), in French. Humboldt sends his respectful and affectionate greetings to his correspondent although regrets to inform her that, due to an unfortunate prior engagement with Mr. Rothschild, he cannot accept her invitation. Some extremely light, very minor age wear to the edges of the letter, VG

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LACEPEDE BERNARD GERMAIN DE: (1756-1825) French Naturalist. L.S., b. g. e. l Cte de Lacepede, two pages, folio, Paris, 19th November 1813, to Baron de Riouffe, Cavalier of the Legion of Honour, Prefect of the Department of Meurthe at Nancy, on stationery with the printed heading Legion D'Honneur, in French. Lacepede replies to his correspondent's letter relating to Boyer, a Cavalier of the Legion of Honour, and retired Captain of the 2nd Regiment of Hussars, and his son, and confirming that he has put the sum of 1758 francs 19 cents at his disposition 'to serve to clothe, to equip and to shoe Mr. Boyer the younger'. Some light age wear, most evident at the edges of the letter, otherwise VG Lacepede had been appointed Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour in 1803.

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LESLIE JOHN: (1766-1832) Scottish Mathematician & Physicist, remembered for his research into heat. D.S., John Leslie, one page, slim oblong 8vo, Edinburgh, 10th March 1813. The holograph document is a promissory note addressed to Messrs. John Ballantyne & Co. of Edinburgh and states 'Three months after date pay to my order the sum of One hundred & seventy five pounds value in acct.' With blind embossed revenue stamp to the upper left corner. A few ink annotations and ink stroke marks, as a form of cancellation, only very slightly affect the text but not the signature. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, about VG

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ORSTED HANS CHRISTIAN: (1777-1851) Danish Physicist and Chemist who discovered that electric currents create magnetic fields. A.L.S., H C Orsted, one page, 8vo, n.p., 3rd October 1834, to an unidentified individual, in Danish. The boldly penned letter is untranslated. With blank integral leaf. Some light age wear and minor staining, not affecting the text or signature, about VG

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ARRHENIUS SVANTE: (1859-1927) Swedish Scientist, Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry, 1903. A.L.S., Svante Arrhenius, one page, 8vo, Stockholm, 24th March 1909, to [Einar Huss], in Swedish. Arrhenius thanks his correspondent for their kind invitation to the Student Association's winter party at Hasselbacken although remarks 'Unfortunately we are prevented to accept as we have promised to go to Eucken's lecture and a banquet afterwards'. With blank integral leaf (a few very small, minor areas of paper loss). One extremely minor, very light crease, VG Rudolf Eucken (1846-1926) German Philosopher, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1908.

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EDISON THOMAS: (1847-1931) American Inventor of the phonograph and light bulb among many other items. Brief A.L.S., Edison, (a somewhat hurried example), one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to [Charles W.] Luhr. Edison writes in bold pencil, in full, 'Quit on machine for cutting off the fine wire - we have a better process'. Some extremely light, very minor age wear. Together with Charles Edison (1890-1969) American Businessman, son of Thomas Edison. D.S., Charles Edison, being a signed cheque, n.p. (New Jersey?), 28th July 1969. The partially printed cheque is drawn on the First National State Bank of New Jersey and is made payable to Crane for Congress Committee for the sum of $50. Edison's signature is unaffected by any bank cancellations. A couple of corner creases and very light age wear. Generally VG, 2 Charles W. Luhr - Vice President and Works Manager for the Edison Phonograph Works in Orange, New Jersey. Phil Crane (1930-2014) American Politician, a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969-2005.

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[PARR CATHERINE]: (1512-1548) Queen of England and of Ireland 1543-47, the last of the six wives of King Henry VIII. A selection of strands of light brown, fair coloured hair, the lock apparently cut from the head of Catherine Parr, loosely contained in a 19th century folded 8vo sheet of notepaper bearing a contemporary annotation in dark ink, in full, 'Katherine Parrs Hair, last wife of Henry VIIIth - cut off in Worcestershire upon the body being exhumed by R. Powell Cotton'. Rare. VG Catherine Parr died, aged around 35 or 36, on 5 September 1548, at Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire, from childbed fever, having given birth to her only child, the daughter of her fourth husband, Thomas Seymour, six days earlier. In May 1782, John Locust discovered the coffin of Queen Catherine in the ruins of the Sudeley Castle chapel. He opened the coffin and observed that the body, after 234 years, was in a surprisingly good condition. Reportedly the flesh on one of her arms was still white and moist. After taking a few locks of her hair, he closed the coffin and returned it to the grave. The coffin was opened a few more times in the next ten years, including a disinterment by Colonel Richard Powell Cotton in 1783, when the present hair was apparently removed. Parr's coffin was finally officially reopened in 1817, when nothing but a skeleton remained. Her remains were then moved to the tomb of Lord Chandos whose family owned the castle at that time.

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[ELIZABETH I]: (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland 1558-1603. A good document issued under the Great Seal of Elizabeth I, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Westminster, 27th April 1564, in Latin, with an attractive flourished upper line. The document is most likely to be a Licence of Alienation and apparently relates to Johannes Gerrard. With various contemporary dockets to the verso. With the first Great Seal attached by a vellum tag at the foot, measuring 4.9 inches at its greatest diameter, the recto featuring the enthroned Queen Elizabeth I with the traditional symbols of Royal power, including an orb, (the motto Pulchrum pro patra pati - ‘It is beautiful to suffer for one’s country’ no longer evident) and with an image of the Queen on horseback, surrounded by various emblems of state, to the verso (the Latin legend around the edge partially legible). The seal, made from a mixture of beeswax and resin, is browned with age and is somewhat worn and with some areas of loss to the edges (around 85% intact). Some light age wear to the document and some small pinholes to the upper and lower edges. About G The first Great Seal of Elizabeth I was used on important documents up until 1586 when it was replaced by the second Great Seal, designed by Nicholas Hilliard.     

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On the deer in Hyde Park WILLIAM III: (1650-1702) King of England, Scotland & Ireland 1689-1702. A good D.S., William R, as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at Kensington, 1st June 1699. The manuscript document is addressed to Edward, Earl of Jersey, ('Ranger of Our Park, called Hide Park') and states, in part, 'We do intend to increase the stock of Deer in Our Park, called Hide Park:…and We do hereby direct that there be a restraint upon the said Park for this Buck or Doe Season, so as that no Deer be kill'd there except by Our particular Warrant….' With blank integral leaf. Some very light, minor age wear and a few light stains, only very slightly affecting a few words of text but not the signature, otherwise VG Edward Villiers (c.1656-1711) 1st Earl of Jersey. English Nobleman and Knight Marshal. Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1699-1700 and Lord Chamberlain 1700-04. In 1689, when King William III moved his residence to Kensington Palace on the far side of Hyde Park, he had a drive laid out across its south edge, formerly known as The King's Private Road, which exists today as a wide straight gravelled carriage track leading west from Hyde Park Corner across the south boundary of Hyde Park towards Kensington Palace. The drive is now known as Rotten Row.

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GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. A good L.S., Mon frere, votre bon frere, George R, as King, one page, folio, St. James, 8th March 1742/3, to [Clemens August of Bavaria] the Elector of Cologne, in French. The King states that he has received his correspondent's letter in which he confirms that he is abiding by the rules of neutrality in the current war and allowing free passage of the Queen of Hungary's auxiliary troops as required by the Constitution of the Empire, remarking 'Your stance is most honourable and it gives me non-equivocal proof of your moderate views. I can only applaud this...'. The King also informs his correspondent that 'the Generals commanding my troops, who are going to help the Queen, have instructions to spare your country's subjects as far as possible and to consult with your officers on the ground. I will not fail to order them to conform to that, in lending all that can be procured to the relief of Your Country...' With integral address leaf bearing two good red wax seals and the original small pink threads. Some light staining and two small areas of paper loss at the upper corners, only very slightly affecting a few words of text but not the signature, otherwise VG Clemens August of Bavaria (1700-1761) Archbishop-Elector of Cologne 1723-61. Maria Theresa (1717-1780) Queen of Bohemia 1740-41, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Croatia 1740-80, Holy Roman Empress, German Queen 1745-65. The present letter was written during the War of the Austrian Succession 1740-48 which involved most of the powers of Europe.

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GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. D.S., George R, (a good, bold example), as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at Saint James's, 5th December 1798. The manuscript document is a warrant issued to Dudley Ryder and Thomas Steele, Joint Paymaster General of the Guards, Garrisons and Land Forces, and requests them to pay Messrs Bernard and Brooksbank, joint agent & solicitor to the late Regiment & Independent Company of Invalids, the sum of £704.19.7, being for the pay of several supernumerary officers belonging to the regiment. Countersigned at the foot by William Windham (1750-1810) British Statesman, Secretary at War 1794-1801. Some minor dust staining, light age wear and a few very minor small tears at the edges, not affecting the signatures, about VG

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GEORGE IV: (1762-1830) King of the United Kingdom 1820-30. D.S., George PR, as Prince Regent, on behalf of King George III, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at Carlton House, 26th March 1811. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Donald McBean to be a Lieutenant Colonel in the 89th Regiment of Foot commanded by Lord Albemarle. Countersigned at the foot by Richard Ryder (1766-1832) British Politician, Home Secretary 1809-12. Lacking the seal. Some light overall dust staining and a small area of paper loss at the centre of the upper edge (with loss of one word of text) not affecting the signatures. G

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WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland 1830-37. D.S., William R, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at Saint James's, 5th January 1835. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Geoffrey Nightingale to be a Lieutenant in the 94th Regiment of Foot. Countersigned at the foot by Henry Goulburn (1784-1856) British Statesman, Home Secretary 1834-35. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, otherwise VG

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VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. An exceptional D.S., Victoria R I (a large, bold example) as Queen, at the head, one page (vellum), large oblong folio, Court at Osborne, 2nd February 1895. The manuscript document, a formal instrument of diplomatic appointment, states, in part, ‘Whereas for the better treating of and arranging any matters which are now in discussion….between Us and Our Good Sister The Queen of the Netherlands….We have judged it expedient to invest a fit person with full powers to conduct the negotiations on Our part….therefore…We reposing especial trust and confidence in the wisdom, loyalty, diligence, and circumspection of Our trusty and well beloved Sir Horace Rumbold, a Baronet of Great Britain, a Knight Grand Cross of Our Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Our Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of the Hague, have named, made, constituted and appointed, as We do by these Presents name, make, constitute and appoint him Our undoubted Commissioner, Procurator and Plenipotentiary: Giving to him all manner of Power and Authority to….conclude….and Treaties, Conventions or Agreements between Us and Our said Good Sister, and to sign for Us….everything so agreed upon and concluded….with equal force and efficacy as We Ourselves could do if personally present: Engaging and promising upon Our Royal Word, that whatever things shall be so transacted and concluded….shall….be agreed to, acknowledged, and accepted by Us in the fullest manner….In witness whereof We have caused the Great Seal of Our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to be affixed to these Presents, which we have signed with Our Royal Hand….’ With the Great Seal of Queen Victoria affixed at the foot, a very fine example in mustard yellow wax, measuring just over 6 inches in diameter, featuring the enthroned Queen Victoria to the recto, holding an orb and sceptre, with the allegorical figures of Justice and Religion seated either side and with the Royal Arms and Crown at the foot, the border wreathed with oaks and roses, and depicting Queen Victoria riding on horseback to the verso, the horse fully caparisoned, with a plume of ostrich feathers floating from the headstall, led by a page. At the base appears a harp surrounded by shamrocks and with the Latin legend Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensor (‘Victoria, by the grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith’) to the margin. The seal is attached to the document by attractive laces of intertwined silver and burgundy thread terminated by two fine tassels and is contained in the plain black-japanned skippet. The document is housed in the original cream and burgundy felt lined presentation box with brass hook clasp and blind embossed Royal Cipher to the lid. A magnificent document and seal. Some very light, extremely minor age wear to the document, largely at the folds, and a couple of very minor hairline cracks to the seal, VG Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880-1962) Queen of the Netherlands 1890-1948. The Queen, a teenager at the time of the present document, was not enthroned until 1898 and her mother, Princess Emma of Waldeck and Piermont (1858-1934) Queen of the Netherlands 1879-90, acted as Regent. Queen Wilhelmina had visited Queen Victoria in 1895, the same year as the present document, the latter noting in her diary of ‘The young Queen….still has her hair hanging loose. She is slender and graceful, and makes an impression as a very intelligent and very cute girl. She speaks good English and knows how to behave with charming manners’ Sir Horace Rumbold (1829-1913) British Diplomat, Minister to the Netherlands 1888-96.

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[VICTORIA]: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. Vintage unsigned cabinet photograph by Gunn & Stuart of London, the Jubilee portrait showing the Queen seated in a half length pose in profile. Published by Lea, Mohrstadt & Co. Ltd. of Birmingham. Photographer's and publisher's imprints to the lower mount and with a plain verso (slight traces of former mounting). A printed caption to the lower mount states 'Photographed by Royal Command at Buckingham Palace in the 60th year of her reign' (1897). Some very light scuffing to the mount and some slight wear to the corners, about VG

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[VICTORIA]: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. Vintage unsigned cabinet photograph by Charles Knight of Aldershot, the unusual sepia image showing Queen Victoria in a half length pose riding in a carriage and with a smile upon her face. Copyright and date of 15th February 1893 within the image. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and with a plain verso (very slight traces of former mounting). Some very light, minor age wear, otherwise VG

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[VICTORIA]: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. A fine vintage unsigned cabinet photograph by W & D Downey of London & Newcastle, the unusual coloured image depicting the Queen standing in a three quarter length pose, in profile. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. Some extremely light, very minor spotting to the image, otherwise EX

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[VICTORIA]: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901 & [BEATRICE] (1857-1944) Princess, youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Companion of the Queen for much of her life, serving as her unofficial secretary. Vintage unsigned cabinet photograph by Alexander Bassano of London, the sepia image depicting the Queen seated in a full length pose with the Princess seated in a full length pose at her side. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. Some very light, minor spotting to the image, VG Alexander Bassano (1829-1913) British Photographer, the leading royal and high society portrait photographer in Victorian London.

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GRACE W. G.: (1848-1915) English Cricketer. A very fine signed sepia 11 x 8 photograph depicting the bearded cricketer, in his cricket cap and whites, standing at the crease and holding a bat in his hands. He poses on a large, open cricket ground surrounded by trees. Photograph by Russell & Sons. Signed ('W. G. Grace') in dark ink to the lower photographer's mount and dated 1903 in his hand. Signed photographs of Grace of this size and quality are rare and desirable. Neatly mounted and with some very light age wear to the image and a minor stain to the lower mount, not affecting the signature, about VG

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WARNER PELHAM F.: (1873-1963) English Cricketer. Vintage signed postcard photograph, an early image of the Middlesex cricketer standing in a full length pose holding a cricket bat in one hand. Signed ('P. F. Warner') with his name alone in dark fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image. Post marked at Manchester, 20th July 1904, to the verso. Some minor silvering to the image and light age wear, otherwise VG

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[VICTORIA]: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. Vintage unsigned cabinet photograph by Alexander Bassano of London, the unusual image depicting the Queen in a full length pose accompanied by two of her young grandchildren, Princess Margaret of Connaught (1882-1920, Crown Princess of Sweden, daughter of Prince Arthur of Connaught) and Prince Arthur of Connaught (1883-1938, British Military officer and Governor-General of the Union of South Africa 1920-24, son of Prince Arthur of Connaught). Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and with a plain verso. Some very light, minor age toning to the upper edge of the image, VG Alexander Bassano (1829-1913) British Photographer, the leading royal and high society portrait photographer in Victorian London.

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[VICTORIA]: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. Vintage unsigned 6 x 8 photograph by Busin of Avenue Victoria, the sepia image showing the Queen seated in a full length pose in a small carriage, with two ladies standing alongside. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and with a plain verso (traces of former mounting). Some light age wear, largely to the photographer's mount, about VG

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[VICTORIA]: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. A rare collection of Queen Victoria’s intimate apparel, comprising a large white linen short sleeved Nightdress with a fine machine lace patterned border to the collar and sleeves, with embroidered Royal crown and initials VR; a cream linen Chemise, also with a machine lace patterned frill at the neckline and sleeves and with embroidered Royal crown, initials VR and size number 24 beneath; a pair of white linen Bloomers with embroidered Royal crown, initials VR and size number 36; a fine pair of black silk Stockings with white tips, and with embroidered Royal crown and the initials VR beneath; and a white lace pocket Handkerchief featuring two different attractive patterned borders and the Royal crown and initials VR embroidered in one corner. Accompanied by two autograph notes, unsigned (although most likely in the hand of Mrs. John Nicholas Price Wood, Lt. Col., wife of the High Sherriff of Shropshire in 1943), each on different correspondence cards from Henley Hall, Ludlow, n.d. (c.1936), the first stating, in full, ‘Underlinen & stockings worn by Her Majesty Queen Victoria’ and the second stating, in full, ‘This Pocket Handkerchief belonged to Her Majesty Queen Victoria & was given to Elma Wood by Her Highness Princess Helena Victoria, grand daughter of Queen Victoria’, (also included is a Registered envelope, evidently originally containing the handkerchief, hand addressed by Princess Helena Victoria to Mrs. Price Wood at Henley Hall, Ludlow, post marked 8th July 1936, and signed H.V. by the Princess with her initials in the lower left corner, some small tears and age wear), and further including a third autograph note, unsigned, in an unidentified hand, n.p., n.d., stating, in full, ‘Night Gown worn by her late Majesty Queen Victoria the year she died January 1901’. Some pinholes, evidently where the notes were originally attached to the garments. All of the clothing and notes of provenance are contained in a handsome red leather despatch box with the gilt stamped name of Sir Albert K. Rollit L.L.D. to the lid, the brass handle with a brown oblong 12mo luggage label tied to it, with the printed address of Mrs. Price Wood, Henley Hall, Ludlow, Salop, annotated in ink (presumably in the hand of Mrs. John Nicholas Price Wood once more) in part ‘This Box contains H.M. Victoria’s under clothes worn during the year of her death, Night dress, stockings, chemise….& drawers, Handkerchief. The Handkerchief was given me by H R Highness Princess Helena Victoria grand daughter of Queen Victoria’. A rare collection with good provenance. Some light age wear, generally VG, Sml Qty. Helena Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1870-1948) Granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Sir Albert Kaye Rollit (1842-1922) British Politician, Lawyer & Businessman, Consul-General for Romania 1911-22. A single pair of Queen Victoria’s bloomers sold at an English auction for £10,500 in July 2015.  

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EDWARD VII: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. Autograph Envelope Signed, with his initials ('AE') as Prince of Wales, addressed in his hand to General The Right Honble. Sir Henry F. Ponsonby at Osborne. Signed in the lower left corner. With the blind embossed cipher of the Prince of Wales to the verso. Together with Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) Queen of the United Kingdom 1901-10, consort of King Edward VII. Autograph Envelope, unsigned, addressed in the Princess's hand to Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge at St. James's Palace in London. Bearing two postage stamps and post marked at Sandringham and [King's] Lynn, 29th January 1879. Some light overall age wear and minor faults to both envelopes, Queen Alexandra's with two small file holes to the edges, not affecting the text. G, 2 Sir Henry F. Ponsonby (1825-1895) British Soldier and Royal Court official, Queen Victoria's private secretary 1870-95. Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel (1797-1889) Duchess of Cambridge, wife of Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge. Maternal grandmother of Queen Mary of Teck, wife of King George V.

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[ALEXANDRA OF DENMARK]: (1844-1925) Queen of the United Kingdom 1901-10, consort of King Edward VII. Vintage unsigned cabinet photograph by W & D Downey of London, the image depicting Queen Alexandra standing in a full length pose surrounded by her five children, Prince Albert Victor (1864-1892, Duke of Clarence), Prince George (1865-1936, later King George V), Louise (1867-1931, Princess Royal, Duchess of Fife), Victoria (1868-1935, Princess Victoria of Wales) and Maud (1869-1938, Queen Consort of Norway 1905-38). Each of the children are seen standing and seated in a warm family pose. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. A light band of discoloration to the left and upper edges of the image, otherwise VG

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GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. Vintage signed sepia 9.5 x 13.5 photograph, the image depicting the King standing in a three quarter length pose wearing his uniform. Photograph by W & D Downey. Signed ('George R. I') in fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image and dated Christmas 1910 in his hand. Some heavy water staining to the photographer's mount and some spotting and age wear to the image, only very slightly affecting the signature, FR

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EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. D.S., Edward P, as Prince of Wales, two pages, folio, Court at Saint James's, 3rd June 1918. The partially printed document, which bears a rubber stamp signature of King George V at the head, grants the dignity of a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire to Miss Margaret Venables. Signed by the Prince at the conclusion in his capacity as Grand Master. With blank integral leaf and blind embossed seal. Some extremely light, very minor staining and age wear, otherwise VG

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GEORGE VI: (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52. T.L.S., Albert, as Duke of York, with holograph salutation and subscription, one page, 4to, St. James's Palace, 18th December 1935, to Mr. Rees, on the printed stationery of King George's Jubilee Trust. The Duke writes in his capacity as Chairman of Council and states, in full, 'A record of your services to King George's Jubilee Trust during the early stages of its inauguration has been brought to my notice. On behalf of my Council I wish to thank you, and to send you this message of deep appreciation'. Neatly annotated in ink to the lower left corner and with a minor paperclip rust stain to the upper left corner, neither of which affect the text or signature. Some very light, extremely minor creasing, about VG

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GEORGE VI: (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52. Autograph Envelope Signed (with his initials GRI), the oblong 8vo envelope simply addressed in his hand to Mr. Woods, the contents evidently having been delivered by hand. Dated 1945 in pencil to the upper right corner in an unidentified hand. A few light creases and minor spots of foxing. Together with Mary of Teck (1867-1953) Queen Consort of the United Kingdom 1910-36, wife of King George V and mother of King George VI. Autograph Envelope, unsigned, addressed in her hand to Sir Douglas Dawson at the Lord Chamberlain's Office at St. James' Palace. Generally VG, 2 Douglas Dawson (1854-1933) British Army General and Courtier, Comptroller in the Lord Chamberlain's Department.

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ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . Vintage signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card, the 4to stiff cream folding card featuring a printed colour image lightly tipped to the inside, depicting Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip standing together in a formal full length pose at the side of a large doorway within Buckingham Palace, their four children standing together in full length poses on the opposite side. Signed ('Lilibet') by the Queen in fountain pen ink, beneath a printed greeting, and inscribed in her hand 'To darling Mummy with love &'. Somewhat surprisingly, and equally curiously, the card also features an autopen signature of Prince Philip as well as the autopen date 1967 beneath the Queen's signature. With two gold embossed Royal ciphers to the front cover. Rare in this form. Some extremely light, very minor age wear, VG Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI 1936-52, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

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BRITISH ROYALTY: Small selection of signed pieces and Free Front envelopes by various members of the British Royalty comprising King George III (bold ink signature, George R, as King, on a piece of vellum slightly irregularly clipped from a document, with a partial blind embossed paper seal affixed), Ernest Augustus I of Hanover (signed Free Front envelope panel, 1846), Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (Autograph envelope, unsigned, addressed in her hand to Queen Adelaide) and Prince George, Duke of Cambridge (Autograph envelope signed, Cambridge, addressed in his hand to the Duke of Wellington, and with a separate signed piece clipped from a letter, apparently also to the Duke of Wellington and with a few lines of holograph text to one side, stating that he will be happy to attend the Duchess's Ball). Some light overall age wear, FR to generally G, 5

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WALPOLE ROBERT: (1676-1745) British Prime Minister 1721-42. Portion of a D.S., R Walpole, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p. (London), 14th May 1712, with four lines of manuscript text transferring the sum of one thousand pounds to the Honourable Richard Hill with all interest. Countersigned by Hill and his witness at the foot, acknowledging receipt of the full amount. With several lines of printed text to the verso. Some light age wear and a few minor tears and small areas of paper loss to the edges and corners, not affecting the text or signatures, otherwise VG The payment was most likely made to The Rev. The Hon. Sir Richard Hill of Hawkstone (1655-1727) English Diplomat, Public Servant and Statesman who accumulated great wealth during his lifetime.

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NORTH LORD: (1732-1792) British Prime Minister 1770-82. Portion of a D.S., North, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p. (Treasury Chambers), c.1773/74, with eight partial lines of manuscript text relating to a payment of £2000 to be made to Grey Cooper. Signed by North in the margin and countersigned by two other Lord Commissioners of the Treasury, Jeremiah Dyson (1722-1776) British Civil Servant & Politician and Charles Townshend (1728-1810) British Politician. Some very light, minor age wear, VG

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NORTH LORD: (1732-1792) British Prime Minister 1770-82. A.L.S., North, one page, 4to, Bushey Park, 4th September 1780, to [Robert Gunning]. North announces 'I am told that your friend Mr. Cautley of Trinity College Cambridge has a vote for the University' and continues 'I am very glad to hear it because I hope through your goodness to engage it for Lord Hyde & Mr Mansfield. Lord Euston, as I am informed, does not stand, & so I hope that you will recommend my friends to Mr. Cautley, & to any other persons whom you know to be voters for the University of Cambridge'. North further remarks 'You may be sure I have their success at heart by giving you this trouble. Indeed you will greatly oblige me by any assistance you can procure for them'. With blank integral leaf. Some light dust staining, age wear and a few minor splits at the edges, otherwise about VG Sir Robert Gunning (1731-1816) British Diplomat who served as the British Minister in Denmark 1765-71, in Prussia 1771 and in Russia 1772-76. Richard Cautley (1763-1842) English Clergyman who was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge from 1780-84. Thomas Villiers (1709-1786) 1st Earl of Clarendon. Baron Hyde. British Politician and Diplomat who had been educated at Queen's College, Cambridge. George Fitzroy (1760-1844) 4th Duke of Grafton. Earl of Euston. British Politician who was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he became a close friend of William Pitt the Younger.

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MELBOURNE VISCOUNT: (1779-1848) British Prime Minister 1834, 1835-41. A.L.S., Melbourne, two pages, 4to, Panshanger, 29th August 1834, to a lady. Melbourne states that he has read his correspondent's letter with great concern and remarks 'My regard for your late Husband would lead me to do all in my power to assist you, but the ecclesiastical patronage at the disposal of the Government is so confined, & the applications for it so numerous & powerful, that I should only be deceiving you, if I were to hold….any hope of my being able to provide for your son.' With blank integral leaf. Some minor, extremely light age toning, otherwise VG

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PEEL ROBERT: (1788-1850) British Prime Minister 1834-35 & 1841-46. A.L.S., Sir Robert Peel, in the third person, two pages, 8vo, Whitehall, 12th December 1845, to Mrs. Willincott. Peel states that it is not within his power to comply with his correspondent's wishes. Some minor, light creasing, otherwise VG

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DERBY EARL OF: (1799-1869) British Prime Minister 1852, 1858-59, 1866-68. A.L.S., Stanley, two pages, 8vo, Carlton Gardens, 22nd February 1835, to J. Richards M.P. Derby writes, in full, 'I hardly know whether the agreement which I believe to subsist between us, on most questions, as Conservative Reformers, in the real sense of the words, will justify me in saying how much I should be gratified, if you would do me the favour of attending a meeting here on Tuesday, immediately after the delivery of the King's Speech in the House of Lords for the purpose of consulting as to the course which it will be proper to pursue in the Debate. I am sure however you will excuse me for endeavouring to obtain the advantage of your opinion before we go down to the House'. With blank integral leaf. A few light spots of staining, only very slightly affecting the text and signature, all of which remain perfectly legible. G

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CHAMBERLAIN NEVILLE: (1869-1940) British Prime Minister 1937-40. Fountain pen ink signature ('Neville Chamberlain') and five additional words in his hand on an oblong 12mo piece neatly clipped from the conclusion of a letter. Together with Anne Chamberlain (1883-1967) Wife of Neville Chamberlain. A.L.S., Anne Chamberlain, two pages, 4to, Whitehall, 4th November n.y. (annotated 1939 in pencil in another hand), to Contessa Grandi, on the printed stationery of 10 Downing Street. Chamberlain states that she knows that her secretary had communicated with her correspondent's secretary via telephone the day before 'to tell you how exceedingly sorry my husband was to be unable to accept your charming invitation to dinner', further explaining that he has to be in the House that evening, although concluding by remarking 'It is so kind of you however to have me alone and I much look forward to coming'. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, generally VG, 2 Contessa Grandi - wife of Count Dino Grandi (1895-1988) Italian Fascist Politician and Minister of Foreign Affairs 1929-32. Grandi also served as Italian Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1932-39, when he was recalled to Italy after trying to attempt a pact between his country and Britain to prevent Italy entering World War II.

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CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. T.L.S., W S Churchill, with holograph salutation and subscription, one page, 4to, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent, 6th April 1939, to Miss Margaret K. Haskell. Churchill thanks his correspondent for their letter and adds that he greatly appreciates the kind offer of her services, continuing to explain 'Mrs. Edward C. Pratt is the Honorary Secretary of my Conservative Association in the Epping Division. I am sure she would find your help invaluable when the preliminary work is begun for a General Election, and I will ask her to get in touch with you at that time'. In concluding Churchill again thanks his correspondent for her letter, 'which is most encouraging to me'. Some very light, minor foxing, otherwise VG The last General Election in Great Britain before the date of Churchill's letter had taken place in 1935. World War II broke out less than six months after the present letter and no General Elections were held during the War period. In the 1945 General Election Clement Attlee's Labour Party won an unexpected landslide victory over Winston Churchill's Conservatives.

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THATCHER MARGARET: (1925-2013) British Prime Minister 1979-90. Book signed, a hardback edition of The Path to Power, First Edition published by Harper Collins, London, 1995. With a printed bookplate featuring an illustration of the Houses of Parliament signed ('Margaret Thatcher') in bold blue ink with her name alone to the lower edge and neatly laid down to the half title page. Bound in blue and light grey cloth and contained in the original blue cloth slipcase. Some light fraying and age wear, particularly to the slipcase, otherwise about VG

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BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS: A good selection of signed Free Front envelope panels by various British Prime Ministers, all of whom served under Queen Victoria, comprising Viscount Melbourne (1834, 1835-41; addressed to Lady Byron, 1836), Robert Peel (1834-35 & 1841-46), Lord John Russell (1846-52, 1865-66; addressed to Gerald Ponsonby at the Treasury), Earl of Derby (1852, 1858-59, 1866-68), Viscount Palmerston (1855-58, 1859-65), Benjamin Disraeli (1868, 1874-80; addressed to the Countess of Bradford) and William Gladstone (1868-74, 1880-85, 1886, 1892-94). A few are neatly laid down. Some light age wear, G to about VG, 7

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LAMB PENISTON: (1745-1828) 1st Viscount Melbourne. British Politician, father of British Prime Minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne. A.L.S., Ld. Melbourne, in the third person, one page, 4to, n.p., 29th June 1786, to Messrs. Lauries. Melbourne states that he 'does not frequently permit any but His Intimate acquaintance to fish in Brocket Hall Park, He will not refuse Messrs. Lauries the permission for to Angle on Sunday next, & will send direction accordingly to Brocket Hall'. With integral address leaf bearing the remnants of a black wax seal. Some light age wear, about VG

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HENRY III: (1551-1589) King of France 1574-89 and King of Poland & Grand Duke of Lithuania 1573-75. L.S., Henry, one page, folio, Camp at [? Illegible], 10th December 1587, to Cardinal Dancelot, in French. The King states that Cardinal Mario Bandini, a gentleman of his Chamber, has asked the King to come and see Dancelot in person and let him know that 'I have dissipated the great foreign army and removed it from my kingdom' and further stating 'I do not doubt that you are as grateful as the Regent for the good and loyal services rendered by the Cardinal, for the glory of God and the propagation of our Catholic, Apostolic and Roman religion'. With address panel to the verso. Some very light, minor foxing and a few small, minor tears to the edges and with two thin tape stains at the foot of the page, none of which affect the text or signature. About VG

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FLEURY ANDRE-HERCULE DE: (1653-1743) French Cardinal, Chief Minister of King Louis XV. L.S., Le Card. de Fleury, two pages, 4to, Versailles (?), 5th February 1729, to Fesch, in French. Fleury states that he has received his correspondent's letter, along with that of the Margrave of Baden-Durlach, which he has had the honour of giving to His Majesty, continuing 'I am very aware of the additional reassurance that you have kindly given me and of the continuation of your feelings for me in this renewal of the year' With blank integral leaf. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Charles III William (1679-1738) Margrave of Baden-Durlach 1709-38.

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LOUIS PHILIPPE II: (1747-1793) Duke of Orleans. The Duke actively supported the French Revolution and adopted the name Philippe Egalite, however he was guillotined during the Reign of Terror. L.S., L. Phil d'Orleans, one page, 4to, Paris, 6th July 1770, to Vicomte de Clermont, in French. The Duke announces 'You would have reason, my dear Viscount, to reproach me for my silence, if it were deliberate; but on the contrary, it is very involuntary on my part, having had for a very long time just too much business, much travelling about, meetings at my house....and other things' and continues to remark 'Since you are of the opinion that one should marry, and you find the institution very advantageous, I agree most willingly'. Some very light, extremely minor creasing to the right edge, VG

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