Lot 457
Austrian Royalty: Albert VII Archduke of Austria, Franz Josef, Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, Charles I, Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary. Three very scarce signed pieces spanning 350 years of Austrian/Habsburg Netherlands history.
Albert VII (1559-1621) who was co-sovereign with his wife: Co-sovereign of the Habsburg Netherlands, the title was: "Albert and Isabella Clara Eugenia, Infanta of Spain, by the grace of God Archdukes of Austria, Dukes of Burgundy (12 more states included). Manuscript letter signed dated March 1615 clearly and boldly signed by Albert and co-signed by Louis Verreycken secretary of the Council of State of the Habsburg Netherlands. Tear to upper right side but the manuscript remains very hardy, the signatures extremely clean and bold with wax seal still visible on verso and again dated. 12 x 8"
Franz Joseph of Austria (1830-1916) Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary and other states. Autograph letter signed "I ask that, in my name, inquiries will be made about the Suffragan Bishop Schneider's condition of health" 8 x 6½" and in very fine condition with only very light foxing at bottom border.
Charles I (or Karl I 1887-1922) Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, King of Croatia, King of Bohemia, and the last of the monarchs belonging to the House of Habsburg-Lorraine to rule over Austria-Hungary. A rare cabinet photo while a teen in a uniform jacket signed by him in 1904 having impressive penmanship. He became of age 3 years later and carried out his military duties in various Bohemian garrison towns. In 1916 he became Emperor. Estimated Value $900 - 1,500
From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler.
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