THE MAN WHO HELPED SAVE LIMA FROM DESTRUCTION
VICTORIA
(1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)
Fine Document Signed to the President of Peru,
Manuel PARDO, 1834-1878, President 1872-1876), in English, signed also by the 15th Earl of Derby, (1826-1893), as foreign secretary, saying that "Having nothing more at heart than to cultivate ... the Friendship and good Understanding which happily subsist between Great Britain and the Republic of Peru", she has thought proper to accredit "Our Trusty and Well-beloved Spenser ST JOHN Esquire", (1826-1910), as Minister-resident, and doubts not that "he will merit your approbation" by the strict observance of his instructions "to evince to you Our ... sincere desire ... to preserve and advance on all occasions the interests and happiness of both nations", requesting "that you will give entire Credence to all that he may say ... in Our Name, especially when ... he shall assure You of Our Esteem and Regard ... and ... sincere wishes for the Welfare and Prosperity of the Republic", and recommending the President to "the Protection of the Almighty", 2 sides folio, (side 1 with thin black edges) and conjugate blank, Osborne, 2nd January
Item Date:
1875
Stock No:
56442
£975
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VICTORIA
(1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)
Fine Document Signed to the President of Peru,
Andrés Avelino CÁCERES, (1836-1923, President 1886-1890 and 1894-1895), in English, signed also by the 1st Earl of Kimberley (1826-1902), as foreign secretary, saying that desiring "to maintain without interruption the ... Friendship and good Understanding which happily subsist between Great Britain and Peru", she has chosen "Our trusty and well-beloved Henry Michael JONES, Esquire, V.C.", (1831-1916), "a retired Captain in Our Army" as Minister Resident, assured by experience of his talents that he will "discharge the duties of his Mission" so as "to merit Your approbation", requesting "that you will give entire Credence to all that Captain Jones shall Communicate ... in Our Name ... especially when ... he shall renew ... the assurance ... of the lively interest which We take in everything that affects the welfare and prosperity of the Republic of Peru", and commending the President to "the protection of the Almighty", 2 sides folio, (side 1 with thin black edges) and conjugate blank, Windsor Castle, 24th October
Item Date:
1894
Stock No:
56443
£975
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[VICTORIA
(1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain) with the future Queen ALEXANDRA (of Denmark, 1844-1925, Queen of Edward VII) and her three eldest children ALBERT VICTOR(Christian Edward, Duke of Clarence, 1864-1892, Eldest Son of Edward VII) Prince GEORGE (1865-1936, King of Great Britain) and Princess LOUISE (Alexandra Dagmar, 1867-1931, Princess Royal, Duchess of Fife, Daughter) with their aunts Princess BEATRICE (1857-1944) and Princess LOUISE (1848-1939) and uncle Prince LEOPOLD (1853-1884)
Fine early unsigned cabinet photo by Jabez Huges of Ryde
showing the family grouped around the Queen while holidaying at Obsorne, 6½" x 4½", Osborne, no date but circa
Item Date:
1870
Stock No:
33846
£275
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[VICTORIA
(1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)]
Fine early unsigned carte de visite photo by Jabez Hughes,
showing her at Osborne, seated with Queen Alexandra standing near with her three eldest children, Albert Victor, George & Louise and the Queen's own youngest children Leopold, Beatrice & Helena, 4¼" x 2½", Isle of Wight, no date, c.
Item Date:
1871
Stock No:
28903
£175
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[VICTORIA
(1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)]
Fine Engraved Portrait Photograph by W & D Downey of London, S.W.,
showing her seated full length, three quarter face to the right, looking thoughtful, in an attractive dress with lace top and matching flounces to her skirt which is of a lighter tone, wearing a light loose shawl and holding a fan on her lap, a photo of calm dignity and fine detail, engraved signature Victoria R I at foot, 9" x 6" in fine contemporary decorative frame 13" x 9¾", no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
55057
£275
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