Lot 428
Collection of 18 Letters and Autographs by British Prime Ministers: Russell, Stanley, Grenville, Plus Other Statesmen of Note, R. Churchill, Pepys. Fine collection of predominantly autographed letters and notes signed by former Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom:
Prime Ministers: Edward Smith Stanley (private morning cover addressed with wax seal) George Granville (ALS 4pp on Walmer Castle letterhead), 4 Letters Signed by John Russell and a vintage original engraving addressed to Sir Herbert Taylor, Pvt. Secretary to the Sovereign under King George III, George IV and William IV
British Statesman: Henry George Grey, 3rd Earl Grey (ALS dated 12/1, 1847 as Secretary of War referencing trade in Newfoundland), Austen Chamberlain 1st Lord of Admiralty (Signature on 11 Downing Street, Whitehall letterhead)
Herbert John Gladstone (1854-1930), son of the famous Prime Minister William Gladstone and Governor-General of the Union of South Africa from 1910 to 1914 note signed as Governor-General. Also included: Signature by Randolph Churchill (Cut signature dated 1884), Edward Law 1st Earl Ellenborough (ALS), Viscount Tredegar (note signed) Charles Christopher Pepys (2pp ALS) Samuel Whitebread (ALS) and Letters referencing the 7th assassination attempt Princess Beatrice and King Edward and more. Fine collection here worthy of inspection. Estimated Value $400 - 700
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