VICTORIA
(1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)
Fine document signed at the head, addressed to all and Singular
"for the better treating of and arranging certain matters which are now in discussion ... between Us and the President of the Republic of the Equator, We have judged it expedient to invest a fit person with full power to conduct the said discussion on Our Part ... We, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in the Wisdom, Loyalty, Diligence and Circumspection of ... William Lawrence ... Our Minister resident to the Republic of the Equator ..." appointing him "Our undoubted Commissioner, Procurator and Plenipotentiary, giving to him all manner of Power and Authority to treat, adjust, and conclude ... any Treaty, Convention, or agreement ... and to sign for Us ...", 1 side oblong large folio on vellum with original appended GREAT SEAL and fine red and silver tassels, Windsor Castle, 27th March
the great seal has been professionally repaired as has the black box which has the original crested liner on the inside
Item Date:
1884
Stock No:
4128
£575
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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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