Lot 119
Gladstone, William E (1809-1898) British Liberal politician. He served as Prime Minister four separate times (1868-1874, 1880-1885, Feb-July 1886 and 1892-1894), in a career lasting over 60 years. Document Signed ("W E Gladstone"), 2¾ x 6", n.p., March 3, 1840. The first few words are illegible; the remainder are "to the Gallery of the H. of Commons."Affixed to the lower edge of an engraving published by Johnson, Fry & Co. in 1871 and matted to 14 x 11". It was in 1840 that Gladstone began to walk the streets of London in an attempt to rescue and rehabilitate prostitues, a practice he continued even as Prime Minister.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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