Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 22

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Royalty

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 285		Alexander II (1818-81) Czar of Russia. Document Signed, August 30, 1867, Livadia, 2 pp (1 sheet) folio. Headed "Decree to the Chapter Russian Imperial and Royal Orders," it reads: "In reward for the excellently, spirited and zealous service, We Most Graciously have bestowed the title of cavalier of Our Imperial order of Saint Anna, second class with Imperial crown decorations to one military officer the same order, but without the decoration to a military chancery official. In Consequence of which, We Command the Chapter to issue these cavaliers the medals and documents for the above." Fine condition. With translation. Alexander II initiated reforms, emancipated the serfs, reorganized the army and government administration, established a court system and founded schools; he waged war with Turkey and extended the boundaries of Russia. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 286		Bonaparte, Napoléon (1769-1821) Manuscript Document Signed ("Bonaparte") as General-in-Chief of the Army of Italy, Milan, the 8th of Frimaire in the 9th year of the Republic. 1 page, large folio. Written in French to Citizen Belleville, consul of the Republic at Livornia, informing him that a warrant had been issued regarding a certain company and if it had not been executed within 24 hours, the consul should go to General Sérurier who would take "the necessary repressive measures." The Italian campaign took place in 1796-97. Written on laid, watermarked paper, with a lovely vignette at top center. Some wrinkling, soilng, and ink spotting. Very Good. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,610
Lot 287		Duke and Duchess of Windsor. First Day Cover Signed ("Edward Duke of Windsor") and ("Wallis Duchess of Windsor"), postmarked "Folkestone Kent / 11 SEP 1938," with 1 penny stamp featuring the former Edward VIII who abdicated the throne on December 11, 1936 in order to marry American divorcee, Wallis Simpson. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 288		George III (1738-1820) King of England during the American Revolution. Manuscript Document Signed (George R.) twice, once on each side, n.p., n.d. (c. 1772), elephant folio. One side is headed "Establishment of the Forces and Garrison of Gibraltar" and lists expense allotments for 477 men, officers included. There is a regiment of foot, a company of grenadiers, a company of light infantry, and a company "commanded by Maj.r Gen.l Clinton." On the other side, headed "The Charge of the Garrison of Gibraltar," allotments are stated for officials: the governor, commissary general, surgeon major, provost marshal, etc. George III signs boldly at the top of each page; each signature is 1¾ in. high and 3½ in. in length. Countersigning on both sides are Townshend, author of the hated Townshend Acts, Beauchamp, and C.W. Cornwall. Light toning and soiling; tiny edge chips and a couple of small marginal tape repairs. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 289		George III. Printed Act headed by British coat of arms and "Georgii III. Regis," published in London, 1815, by George Eyre and Andre Strahan, "Printers to the King's most Excellent Majesty," 2¼ pp. The Act is entitled "An Act to relieve certain Foreign Vessels resorting to the Port of London, in respect of Pilotage; and to regulate the Mode of Payment of Pilotage on Foreign Vessels in the said Port." Fine. From 1811, George III was totally incapacitated by porphyria, and the Prince of Wales ruled as Regent until the King died in 1820. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 290		Isabella I (1451-1504) Queen of Spain; patron of Columbus. Manuscript Document Signed ("I, the Queen"), Seville, February 20, 1500. 2 pp (1 sheet front and back), plus docket leaf, large quarto. In Spanish, to her chamberlain, Sancho de Paredes, ordering him to give certain quantities of cloth and other items of dress (skirts, coats), to Dona Isabel Vanegas, governess of the Infantes. The cloth and other items are described in detail, with the value listed on the right, the total value being 18,395 maravedís. Two tape repairs just under and not affecting the queen's signature on the second page, and a 2 in. tear at lower edge; uneven top margin and tape repair on blank verso of docket page. The ink is still nice and bold. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,495
Lot 291		(Louis XVI). Three items: a 2½ in. diameter monochrome painting on ivory in a 4¾ in. square period frame, c.1785, of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and their first child, Marie Therese Charlotte, who was the only member of the family to survive the French Revolution; a February 27, 1793 issue of the Gazette of the United States, Philadelphia, with page 2 reports on the trial of Louis XVI (he was guillotined on January 21, 1793); and an Autograph Letter Signed ("Marie Therese"), n.p., n.d., one page folio, to the Comtesse D'artois, asking for concessions from the king. All Fine. (3 items). Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 292		Mary II (1662-94) Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland. A Sermon…On The Most Lamented Death of our most Gracious Sovereign Queen Mary by Thomas Mannyngham. London, first edition, printed for Sam. Smith and Benj. Walford and Eliz. Crooke, 1695, octavo, 28 pages. Mannyngham was the rector of St. Andrew Holborn, and Chaplain in Ordinary to His Majesty. Mary was the older of two Protestant daughters of James II, a Catholic. Mary and her husband, William, Prince of Orange, were offered the throne as joint rulers during the Glorious Revolution of 1688. In 1693, they founded the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, the second oldest college in the United Stated. Mary died from smallpox the next year. The Sermon includes a preface, expresses great loss and mouring at her passing at such a young age, and describes three significant attributes of her character. Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 293		Nicholas II (1894-1917) Last Czar of Russia; he and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks. Document Signed as Czar, Livadia, December 6, 1902. 2 pages (1 sheet, front and back), folio, in Russian. An "Imperial Decree To The Chapter of Russian Imperial And Royal Orders," bestowing the title "cavalier of Our Imperial And Royal Order of Saint Stanislav third class" to "1 member of the Don Cossack Host, 1 member of the Kuban Cossack Host, [and] 1 member of the Zabaikal Cossack Host." Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 294		Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-) Prince Consort of Elizabeth II. Autograph Letter Signed, January 12, 1965, Sandringham, Norfolk, 1 page quarto. To Major A. David, regarding dates for a possible cocktail party, and adding, "I had some splendid polo in Mexico and one rather hectic game in Morocco. I am hoping to play in Jaipur in March…." With envelope. Note paper and envelope are embossed with the British coat of arms and the envelope bears the royal stamp "ER". Both Fine. (2 items). Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 295		Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland; empress (from 1876) of India. Document Signed ("Victoria Reg") with her endorsement ("App:d"), Admiralty, June 12, 1876. 1 page, half folio, with three red wax seals on verso. The queen approves five years of penal servitude for one "David Ollson, alias David Davis, alias David Dobson, Private of the B. Company Royal Marine Light Infantry" who had been court martialled "on two charges of wilfully making a false statement in his declaration and Desertion…." Some soiling, else Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230