Lot 45
George III (1738-1920) King of England (1760-1820); best remembered for losing the American Revolutionary War and for being "mad" (today attributed to the genetic blood disorder, porphyria). ALS ("George R") as King, 1 p plus blank integral leaf, 9" x 7½", 1801 June 27. Written in the third person to the Lord Bishop of Norwich: "The King incloses to the Lord Bishop of Norwich the four hundred pounds for the Fund established to keep in order the Painted Windows of St. George's Free Chappel in Windsor Castle, as the Subscription of His Sons, the Duke of York and Cumberland; and Princes Augustus, and Adolpphus George R. ".
Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,600.
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| Realized $920 |
