Lot 21
[British Field Marshals] Wellington & Roberts. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) British gerneral and statesman; he rose to prominence during the Napoleonic Wars. Free Frank ("Free Wellington") cut from an address panel, 1¼" x 2"; with a formal invitation to Mr. Pettigrew for the "Funeral of the Late Field Marshal The Duke of Wellington," held at St. Paul's Cathedral; and a 3/4 engraving of Wellington. All fine.
Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) Brilliant military commander; served in India, Afghanistan and South Africa; seven years as commander-in-chief. ALS ("Roberts, FM"), 2pp, 7" x 4½", Englemere, Ascot, Berks, 1903 Oct. 3. To an admirer, referring him to Roberts' book, Forty-one years in India, for information on his military career and about the Army. Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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