THE BIRTH OF THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT
VICTORIA
(1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)
Fine Document Signed to the President of Peru,
Ramón CASTILLA, (1797-1867, President 1845-1851 & 1855-1862), in English, signed also by Viscount Palmerston, (1784-1865), as foreign secretary, saying that the Queen "Sendeth greeting!" to "Our Good Friend!", and that "The Almighty has been pleased to send Us a Prince", Arthur, Duke of Connaught, (1850-1942), "at Buckingham Palace, at Twenty Minutes past Eight o'Clock on the morning of the 1st Instant", adding that "The Sentiments of Friendship ... and the interest which You have manifested on other occasions affecting our Happiness do not permit Us to doubt that You will receive with pleasure the intelligence of this gratifying event", assuring him of "Our best wishes for Your Welfare" and recommending him to "the Protection of the Almighty", 1 side folio and conjugate blank, Buckingham Palace, 22nd May
Item Date:
1850
Stock No:
56440
£1250
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THE WEDDING OF PRINCESS MARY ADELAIDE
VICTORIA
(1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)
Fine Document Signed to the President of Peru,
Mariano Ignacio PRADO, (1826-1901, President, 1865-1868 & 1876-1879), in English, signed also by the Earl of Clarendon, (1800-1870), as foreign secretary, saying that the Queen "Sendeth greeting!" to "Our Good Friend!", announcing "the marriage between Our dear Cousin ... The Princess Mary Adelaide Wilhelmina Elizabeth", (1833-1897, mother of Queen Mary), youngest daughter of the late Duke of Cambridge, "and His Serene Highness Francis Paul Charles Louis Alexander, Prince of Teck ... at Kew on the 12th instant", adding that "The interest which You have kindly manifested on other occasions affecting the Happiness of Our Family, will not permit Us to doubt that You will learn this auspicious event with satisfaction", and recommending the President to "the Protection of the Almighty", 2 sides folio, Windsor Castle, 28th June
Item Date:
1866
Stock No:
56441
£1250
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VICTORIA
(1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)
Fine signature from a document with papered seal
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
27108
£130
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[VICTORIA
(1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)]
Fine unsigned cabinet photo
showing the Queen seated, holding a fan in her lap, 5½" x 3¾", Windsor,
Item Date:
1900
Stock No:
25466
£150
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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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