Lot 23
Charles I (1600-1649) King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. His reign was characterized by conflicts with Parliament over money and the English public's suspicion that he was trying to advance the Catholic faith of his wife, Henrietta Maria (sister to France's King Louis XIII). Civil War broke out in 1642, ending with the triumph of Parliamentary and Scottish forces under Oliver Cromwell over Charles' Royalist forces. Charles was tried for treason and beheaded on January 30, 1649.
LS ("Carolus R") as King, 1p plus address leaf, in Latin, 11¼" x 7¾", Palace at St. James, 1637 Mar. 25. Fine; light toning. To Prince Ferdinand the Second, Grand Duke of Etruria, thanking him for his efforts "to promote the task of the restitution of the Palatine Elector of my nephew…." Even though the attempt was not successful, Charles offers profuse thanks and adds a closing in Latin, before signing the Latin form of his name. Accompanied by a translation.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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