NAPLES, THE ROYAL COURIER
[MICHEROUX
(Cavaliere D. Antonio, 1755-1805, Neapolitan Soldier and Diplomat)]
Printed Route Schedule, from Naples to Messina in Sicily and back,
of the Neapolitan Royal Courier Service, with the times allowed between the 30 staging points, (2 or 2½ hours), and spaces for the times of arrival and departure to be inserted and signed by the postmaster, made out for royal courier D. Gaetano Toscano for Cosenza - Messina and back to Naples, filled in at the beginnings and ends of the two journeys, with an entry at Cosenza on the outward journey where the postmaster also loaded "the sack from Catanzaro" and explains why it left 4 hours after arriving, neatly printed on stout paper with the elaborate woodcut Royal Arms (for Ferdinando IV) at the head, below are Micheroux's titles and position as acting Foreign Secretary and acting Superintendant of the Royal Posts, 4 sides 15" x 9¾", issued 12th September 1805, returning to Naples 22nd September
blank top edges a little creased without loss, some very faint browning
Item Date:
1805
Stock No:
54550
£275
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MILFORD HAVEN
(3rd Marquess, David Michael Mountbatten, 1919-1970, Admiral)
Fine signature on card, postmarked 10th May
Item Date:
1949
Stock No:
8103
£10
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MILITARY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH
Attractive Studio Cabinet Photograph of a Soldier with his Wife,
by Ward & Co. of Woolwich & Plumstead, showing them seated three quarter length, he on the arm of the studio sofa, both full face and bareheaded, he in dress uniform with three stripes, proud but calm, she in an engaging narrow-waisted dress with decorative collar, 6½" x 4½", no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1900
Stock No:
56547
£75
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MILITARY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH
Charming Studio Cabinet Photograph of a Soldier with his Wife,
by the Permanent Portrait Company, Bohemia Road, St Leonards on Sea, showing them nearly full length, full or nearly full face and bareheaded, he in dress uniform with a commanding look, cane and white gloves in his left hand, she looking a little to the left with hands together, a proud look just about to form, 6½" x 4½", no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
56546
£65
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MILITARY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH
Evocative Studio carte de visite Photograph of a Soldier in Dress Uniform with his Wife,
by Wm. Aston of Bury St Edmunds, showing them full length, full or nearly full face and bareheaded, he in dress uniform with two stripes holding his wife's arm, a cigarette in his other hand, she holding a book, no place, 4" x 2½", no date, circa
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
56545
£65
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