Lot 137
Mary I of England -- Partial Document in Latin, Signed as Queen. (1516-1558) Queen of England (1553-58), called "Bloody Mary" for her persecution of Protestants. Partial document signed "Maria" one page, in Latin, 4 x 10¼", March 2, 1554. Two concluding lines of a state letter, written in the hand of Roger Aschem (1515-68), Mary's Latin secretary, who would also serve in that capacity for Elizabeth. Aschem, who tutored Princess Elizabeth in Latin and Greek (1548-50), signed at lower right. On verso is a small, purple, circular stamp with an "M", above which is a crown. A small strip of paper was affixed to verso of uneven top edge, affecting nothing. Expected age toning, else fine. Estimate Value $750 - UP
Christie's, April 29, 1981, lot 62.
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