Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 45

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Royalty

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 857		[Charles IV] Manuel de Godoy. DS by de Godoy as Prime Minister for Charles IV, 1p with blank integral leaf, in Spanish, 11¾" x 8¼", St. Lorenzo, 1795 Nov. 2. Passport for Dr. Guillermo Short, minister of the United States. Stamped signature by Charles IV; bold ink signature by Godoy (1767-1851) who was Prime Minister of Spain from 1792 to 1797 and from 1801 to 1808, and who, in effect, ruled Spain with the Queen, Maria Louisa of Parma, until they fell victim to Napoleon. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 858		Edward VII (1841-1910) King of Great Britain and England; eldest son of Queen Victoria. ANS ("A.E.") in black ink, 2pp, 3½" x 4½", n.p., n.d. (Saturday). Addressed to Mrs. Spencer. Very good. Slight age toning and two tape remnants in right margin of verso, affecting one letter. In part, "You can tell your friends that in all probability I shall attend the 4 o'clock services at All Saints tomorrow afternoon…". Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 859		Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1767-1820) 4th son of George III; father of Queen Victoria. DS ("Edward") as "Lt. General Commanding His Majesty's Forces in Nova Scotia and its dependencies," 2pp (recto/verso), 9½" x 7¾", Halifax, 1796 July 9. Approving a payment of £46 due to the Paymaster of Contingincies. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 860		Elizabeth - Queen Mother (1900-2002) Born Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon; consort of George VI and mother of Queen Elizabeth II. A lovely 5¾" x 4½", chest-up PS "Elizabeth 1937" on the mount. Imprint of photographer Dorothy Wilding at lower right and on verso. Photo is fine; toning to mount lighter around the edges from a previous framing. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 861		Elizabeth II and Philip. Beautiful coronation photo signed on the lower mount, "Elizabeth R" and "Philip" with the date "1953," 9½" x 7¼", on an 11½" x 8½" mount, n.p. Royal photographer Cecil Beaton signed just below the lower left corner of the photo; his imprint is on the verso, with a penciled number above it. The photo is in excellent condition; the mount is toned. A regal photograph of the newly-crowned Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,720
Lot 862		George III (1738-1820) Last King of colonial America. DS ("George R.") as King, 1½pp (recto/verso) with integral address leaf, 12" x 7¾", Court at St. James', 1771 Mar. 4. Very good; first page is soiled. To Richard Lord, Bishop of London, ordering that the next Sunday "the Church Wardens or Overseers of the Poor do…collect the Benevolence of charitable and well disposed People…within each Parish for…the Support and Relief of Our said Poor Subjects…the Ministers [should] exite their Parishioners to a charitable Contribution…". Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $661
Lot 863		George III. Exceptionally large, clean signature (George R.), n.p., n.d., on 2¼" x 5" paper. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 864		George V (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom and Emperor of India; first monarch of the House of Windsor. DS ("George R.I.") as King and Emperor, 2pp with integral leaf, 12¾" x 8", Court at Saint James, 1917 June 4. Appointing Brigadier General Henry Osman Vincent as a Companion in the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George. Fine; minor soiling to first page. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $253
Lot 865		George VI (1895-1952) King of England and Emperor of India; third monarch of the House of Windsor. He became king in 1936 when his brother Edward VIII abdicated to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson. PS ("Bertie") on the mount and dated "1937", 5¾" x 4 5/8" on a 7" x 5" mount, n.p. Photographer's imprint, "Dorothy Wilding / London" at lower right and on verso. A fine, chest-up portrait. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $863
Lot 866		George VI and Queen Elizabeth. 4¾" x 6¼" Christmas Card Signed "Bertie" and "Elizabeth" below a 3¼" x 4¾" photograph of King George, Queen Elizabeth, and the princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. Written on the facing page is "With best wishes for Xmas 1936 and the New Year." Edward VIII had abdicated on December 11 and George succeeded to the throne at that time. The photographer, Warren (?) Adams signed in pencil with the date "1936" at the lower right edge of the photo. Light toning, else fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 867		Grace de Monaco. Birds, Beasts & Flowers: An Anthology With Illustrations signed on the Foreword page, London: Nottingham Court Press, 1981, 4to. Hand-bound in raw tussore silk, with cream mould-made paper, and custom-made slipcase. Limited edition of 500 copies in aid of the World Wildlife Fund. Fine. The book contains the text of a poetry reading given before the Queen Mother in London on November 22, 1978 by Princess Grace and Richard Pasco of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 868		Henri IV of France (1553-1610) One of the greatest French kings (1589-1610); first Bourbon king of France. He restored stability to a France torn by religious wars, converted to Catholicism to please the French populace (he supposedly said, "Paris is well worth a mass"), and issued the Edict of Nantes in 1598 which gave religious freedom to the Huguenots (Protestants). DS ("Henry") as King, 5¼" x 11½", vellum, St. Germain, 1606 (?). An untranslated document, in fine condition. Matted and framed to an overall size of 12" x 14¾". Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,080
Lot 869		Isabella I (1451-1504) Queen of Castile and León; patron of Christopher Columbus. She and her husband Ferdinand expelled the Jews and the Moors from Spain and made the Inquisition powerful. DS ("Yo la Reyna"), 1p, in Spanish, 12" x 8½", 1500 Jan. 29, ordering a payment to her chamberlain. Fine; some tape reinforcement on verso. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. Robert Batchelder, 1974. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,560
Lot 870		King George VI, Palestine Mandate Broadside (1895-1952) Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George became king December 1936 after his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson. He was crowned King George VI in May 1937 at a time when European dictators were beginning to rattle their swords. This 28" x 20" broadside announces the new king to the citizens of the Palestine Mandate on May 12, 1937. Very Good, with 2 major folds and one minor one; a minor tear at the top of vertical fold and small hole at center horizontal fold. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 871		Louis XIV (1638-1715) French monarch called The Sun King. DS ("Louis") as King, 1p, in French, 14¼" x 9½", Versailles, 1701 Feb. 5. Awarding a commission as lieutenant colonel of the regiment of dragoons of Poitiers. Fair; age wear and toning; slits in margins from previous binding; paper loss at lower right does not affect Louis XIV's signature. Estimated Value $400 - 600. Robert Batchelder, 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 872		[Mary of Teck] (1867-1953) Queen Consort of George V; Empress of India; mother of Edward VIII and George VI. Three-quarter photograph of Queen Mary, 7¾" x 5¾", n.p., dated 1930 on verso. Imprint of photographer Hay Wrightson at lower left and on verso. Minor silvering. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 873		Mountbatten of Burma (1900-1979) British admiral and statesman; he was assassinated by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA). TLS with holograph salutation and closing, on "Chief of the Defence Staff" letterhead, 1962 Nov. 6. To Captain Biran, thanking him for a smooth flight from Ramat David to Tel Aviv. With signature on 3¾" x 7" note paper headed "Admiral of the Fleet The Earl Mountbatten of Burma." Both very fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 874		Napoleon I (1769-1821) French military and political leader who had an enormous impact on European history. LS ("Nap") as Emperor, 1p, in French, 9" x 7¼", Paris, 1811 Jan. 6. To the Duke de Feltre, Minister of War, approving the organization of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd batallions of march for the Army of Spain, outlining the modications that he wanted, and placing General Quesnel in charge of forming the battalions. Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $949
Lot 875		[Victoria Medal - Confederation of Canada]. Bronze, 76mm, by Wyon. Obverse has a diademed, draped and veiled bust of Queen Victoria, facing left, with "VICTORIA D:G:BRITT:REG:F:D. Reverse has Britannia seated with the British lion, showing a scroll inscribed CONFEDERATION to four females symbolizing agriculture, maritime affairs, mining, and timber growing. Around edge: JUVENTAS ET PATRIUS VIGOR CANADA INSTAURATA 1867. Very fine. (Brown, 2875). Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
Lot 876		Wilhelm II (1859-1941) Last Emperor of Germany. DS signed as King of Prussia, 1p, 13" x 8¼", Berlin, 1895 Jan. 18. Confirming the order of the Red Eagle for Gustav Ehrhardt. Some ink brushing to the exceptionally large signature; otherwise, very attractive. As part of the Armistice ending WWI, Wilhelm II was forced to abdicate, which he did on Nov. 28, 1918. Accompanied by an engraving. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 877		William IV (1765-1837) British monarch, known as The Sailor King. ALS as Duke of Clarence, 1p, 9" x 7", Bushey House, n.d. (Sunday). To an unnamed lady, informing her that he has given her letter requesting a military appointment for her son to the Prince (the future George IV, who served as Prince Regent from 1811 to 1820). Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115