LÉOPOLD I
(1790-1865, uncle of Queen Victoria, from 1831 King of the Belgians)
Finely penned Document signed, in French with translation, to the President of Peru,
(José Rufino Echénique, 1808-1887, President 1851-1855 & 1865), saying he has received with great interest his letter, informing him that he has been elected President, congratulating him, and expressing his wish for stronger and closer ties with Peru, adding "I am touched by the wishes you form for my happiness", 2 sides folio, Brussels, 15th July
clear but a little faded
Item Date:
1851
Stock No:
52548
£325
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LÉOPOLD I ANNOUNCES THE BIRTH OF HIS FIRST GRANDSON
LÉOPOLD I
(1790-1865, uncle of Queen Victoria, from 1831 King of the Belgians)
Finely penned Document signed, in French with translation, to the President of Peru,
(Ramón Castilla, 1797-1867, President 1845-1851 & 1855-1862), announcing the birth of his first grandson Léopold, Count of Hainaut, son of the Duke and Duchess of Brabant (Léopold II and Marie Henriette, Princess of Austria), "with extreme joy, in which the whole Belgian people join ... This event so ardently desired and which is the object of such lively and general fellow feeling, is of the most serious interest for my Royal house and for the future of the nation whose destiny has been committed to me", in which he is sure the President will join, 1 side folio and conjugate blank, Brussels, 18th June
Item Date:
1859
Stock No:
52549
£750
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[LÉOPOLD I
(1790-1865, uncle of Queen Victoria, from 1831 King of the Belgians)]
Unsigned Carte-de-visite Portrait Photograph, by Ghémar Frères
of Brussels, showing him three quarter length, almost full face, in full dress military uniform, his sword at his side, his hat in his left hand, his right resting on the corner of a chair, 4¼" x 2¼", a fine dignified image, no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1863
Stock No:
55442
£75
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LÉOPOLD I
(1790-1865, uncle of Queen Victoria, from 1831 King of the Belgians) and his son and successor LÉOPOLD II (1835-1909)]
Fine Large Pair of Portrait Photographs, by Ghémar Frères
of Brussels, showing them each half length, three quarter face turned to the viewer, in full dress with Orders (including the star of the Order of Leopold), on the photographer's card mounts including (by appointment) the Royal Arms of Belgium, each 9¾" x 7½" oval on card 20¾" x 16½", [Brussels], no date, circa
Item Date:
1865
Stock No:
56270
£250
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LÉOPOLD II ANNOUNCES THE DEATH OF HIS ONLY SON
LÉOPOLD II
(1835-1909, from 1865 King of the Belgians, his backing of Sir H. M. STANLEY led to the founding of the Belgian Congo)
Finely penned Document signed, in French with translation, to the President of Peru,
(José Balta, 1816-1872, from 1868 President), saying he fulfils "a painful duty in informing Your Excellency of the death of My very dear and beloved Son", Léopold, Duke of Brabant, Prince Royal, at Laeken on the 22nd, referring to the sufferings "which His Royal Highness bore with resignation", he does not doubt that the President "will join in the deep sadness into which this disastrous event has plunged Me, as well as the Queen, my beloved Wife, and the Royal family", and ending with his wishes for the prosperity of Peru, 1 side 4to black edged and conjugate blank, Laeken, 28th January
Item Date:
1869
Stock No:
52550
£750
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