Lot 90
British Politicians Napoleonic Era; Parliament and The Lords 130+ Free Franks by Members and 10 Clergy. A Remarkable Collection. Comprehensive collection of Parliament and The Lords during the Napoleonic Era. Clearly a labor of love to seek out so many free frank signatures from the early 19th Century. Members include: 5th Duke of Marlborough, George Spencer Churchill, 1st Lord Cowley Henry Wellesley (Wellington's brother) Lord Chamberlain, John Marquis of Salisbury, Lord Chancellor of England John Scott, Master of the Hounds, Charles Cornwallis, Liberal MP Charles Dundas, Edward Digby etc. As for the clergy, included are ten: Bishop of London and Archbishop of Canterbury William Howley, Bishop of York Edward Harcourt, Bishop of Gloucester George Isaac Huntingford, Bishop of Winchester, Brownlow North, etc. All are identified and hinged in 22 sleeved pages (8 free franks in an envelope) and all housed in a leather folio. Outstanding collection in near fine condition. Must be seen to be fully appreciated. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP
The Richard A. Basler Collection.
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