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Historical
Session I: Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Estimate

503

– BRITISH –
499

D 1640 COPY OF CHARLES I SPEECH TO
PARLIAMENT ................................................... PH $2000-3000

Contemporaneous manuscript fair copy of a speech by Charles
I, entirely in a clerical hand, two pages, recto and verso, folio,
September 24, 1640, York [England], headed ‘His Maj’ speech
to the Assembly of Peers at York.’ Charles’ military failure in
the First Bishops’ War caused a financial and military crisis
and the end of Personal Rule. Due to his financial weakness,
Charles was forced to call Parliament into session in an attempt
to raise funds. In part, original spelling intact: “...where dangers
are near and instant, it has been the custom of my Predecessors
to assemble the great Counsel of the Peers by their advice
Assistance to give a timely remedie to sure evils...an Army of
Rebbells lodged within this Kingdom, I thought it most fit, to
conforme my selve to the practice of my Predecessors in like
cases, that with your advise assistance we may jointly press to
the chastisement of their insolence and security of my good
Subjects...” Very good with expected wear and soiling.
(University Archives LOA).
500

502

504

D 1659 DOCUMENT MENTIONING SHERWOOD
FOREST ............................................................ PH $2000-3000

Manuscript document signed ‘Ad Eyre’, one page, 8"x11½”,
from England, dated June 1, 1659. On watermarked laid paper
with blank integral sheet. In stylized English script making it a
bit difficult to read. Paper seal affixed to the right of Adam
Eyre’s signature. ‘Sealed and delivered/In ye Presence of’
[signed] ‘Ellinor Richardson’ and ‘Jonas Hardy.’ Document
mentions payment ‘for Surveying ye Forrest of Sherwood in
the Countyes of Notingham and Derby or unto my Assignes
the Sum of Two hundred pounds.’ Fine condition. (University
Archives LOA).

505

D 1800s BROADSIDE PRINTED IN GOLD, CREATED
FOR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF KING ......... PH $500-700

‘His Majesty’s’ broadside printed in gold, 9½”x12" on vellum
document, printed by letterpress, reproducing one of the King’s
speeches ‘to the Archbishops and Bishops on their presenting
an Address of Congratulation on His birthday.’ Document
undated and does not refer to which King, but printer name at
bottom (‘Baxter, Printer, Oxford’), places it between 1800-37,
for George III, George IV or William IV. Interesting speech,
highly legible. Few edge creases and light wear. Minor
sulphurization could possibly be removed. Fine. (University
Archives LOA).
506

/D 1866 CHARLES G ‘CHINESE’ GORDON SIGNED
LETTER ............................................................ PH $2500-3500

Four page handwritten letter from General Charles Gordon,
written from Gravesend, addressed to Nugent, dated January
14, 1866. Gordon was in command of the Royal Engineers,
responsible for building the forts that guard the Thames. He
mentions many names, new positions and promotions of
colleagues. Signed ‘C. Gordon.’ Folded with typical edge wear,
fine.
507

RED CROSS 1873 COVER TO CLARA BARTON
FROM TAHITI TO LONDON ...................................... PH $2000

An 1873 cover addressed to Miss CLARA BARTON in London
(arrival cds) franked with Great Britain 1d stamp tied by bold
LONDON SW duplex, printed return address of U.S. Consulate
(‘Te fo...Marite’) on flap mostly covered by spectacular
embossed gold metallic seal ‘UNITED STATES CONSULATE
TAHITI.’ Carried by diplomatic pouch from Tahiti to London,
docketed by Clara Barton ‘2 letters – last date July 15/73’
(includes photocopy of letter from Barton proving docketing
is in her hand). Clara Barton had traveled to Europe in 1869
on vacation, but became involved in aiding troops on both sides
of the Franco-Prussian War and did not return home until 1873.
This letter reached her on her way home. Wonderful diplomatic
pouch usage and great Red Cross item. Fine.

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D 1689 STANDISH FAMILY FINANCIAL DOCUMENT
........................................................................... PH $1500-2000

Manuscript financial document signed by a member of the
Standish family of Duxbury, Lancashire; likely relations to
Plymouth Colony leader Myles Standish who founded Duxbury,
Massachusetts. Signed ‘Ri: Standish’ next to wax seal,
measures 7¾”x12¼”, no place, December 11, [16]89. Partial
fold separations, light soiling else fine condition. Sir Richard
Standish, 1st Baronet (1653-1693), English politician who sat
in Parliament. It is likely that Richard was a relative of Myles
Standish, one of the founders of Plymouth