ROYALTY & HEADS OF STATE
(ELIZABETH I) BACON, SIR NICHOLAS (1509-1579). English lawyer. Father of Francis Bacon. Lord Keeper of Great Seal (1558-79) under Queen Elizabeth I; received full jurisdiction of Lord Chancellor (1559); managed church matters with Cecil; advocated strict measures against Mary, Queen of Scotts.
Small signature, 1.75” x 5/8”, clipped from document. Professionally encapsulated. Age toned. Nice dark example. Several words in his hand on verso. Rare autograph of this Elizabethan statesman. ..[7665]...$195.00
EXTREMELY RARE SP OF QUEEN BEATRIX
BEATRIX.
(NETHERLANDS) Queen of the Netherlands. Extremely rare vintage 4to glossy B&W
SP, showing Beatrix on the occasion of her 21st birthday (Jan. 31, 1959). Half-bust, full face pose. Boldly signed in a light portion: "Beatrix P." Dutch monarchs have never granted autographs and are among the scarcest of all royal autographs. This is only the second SP of Beatrix we have seen on the market, as well as the largest. A great rarity which was unquestionably given to someone of
importance....[2418]... ....$595.00
CLOSE OF ALS OF JOSEPH BONAPARTE, KING OF NAPLES & SPAIN
BONAPARTE, JOSEPH (1768 - 1844). Brother of Napoleon. Took part in Italian campaign (1796), French recovery of Corsica (1796); Member, Council of Five Hundred (1798); Councilor of State (1799); presided over diplomatic negotiations with U.S. (1800), Austria (1801), Britain (1802). Wished to be named Napoleon's heir. Head of French government in Napoleon's absence (1805-06); made by Napoleon King of Naples (1806-08); King of Spain (1808-14); resident in U.S. (1815-32) under name of Comte de Survilliers. Close of ALS, in French, 3 lines and huge bold signature ("Joseph, Cte. de Survilliers") measuring 4" long. Tape stains in corners and 1/4" tear in lower blank portion, expertly repaired. In lower blank portion is written the following: "I certify the above to be in the hand writing of Joseph Bonaparte, Count de Survilliers, out of a letter written by him to me. Peter S. DuP?." The aforementioned defects could all be matted out and none touch or affect the signature, which is a choice dark bold one. Sold for signature value. A scarce autograph. .....[2925]....$275.00
HUGE BOLD SIGNATURES OF THE LAST TWO KINGS OF PORTUGAL ON THE SAME PAGE: ONE WAS ASSASSINATED AND
THE OTHER WAS OVERTHROWN!
CARLOS I. (PORTUGAL) (1863-1908). King of Portugal and the Algarves (1889-1908). Assassinated at Lisbon by republicans on Feb. 1, 1908, with the crown prince, Luis Filipe.
MANUEL II (1889-1932). King of Portugal and the Algarves (1908-10). He lost the throne through the Revolution of 5 October, 1910,
and fled to England, where he later died. Quarto piece of
gilt edged card-stock signed at the top by "Carlos I R, Buckingham Palace, I-XII-(1)904" with a huge fine 5" signature. Below, Manuel has later signed with an enormous 6.5" signature: "Manuel R, Glasgow, 31.X.1916" Likely unique. Both are scarce royal autographs.
.............[6018]..........$595.00
(PORTUGAL) CARLOS I (1863-1908). King of Portugal (1889-1908). Assassinated, along with crown Prince Luis Filipe, by republicans at Lisbon. His assassination was the beginning of the end of the Portuguese monarchy.
Choice bold signature as King, on card stock, cut from album, dated by him November, 1895. He has signed himself "Carlos de Braganca". A scarce royal autograph. .[8416].....$195.00
AN UNUSUAL PHILATELIC ITEM SIGNED TWICE BY KING CAROL II OF ROUMANIA
CAROL II (1893-1953). King of Roumania (1930-1940). Deserted wife, and went to Paris to live in exile with Magda Lupescue; formally divorced Princess Helen (1928). Returned to Roumania (1930); supplanted his son Michael as King; reign marked by continued attempts to please both Russia and Germany; abolished political parties, tried unsuccessfully to establish dictatorship. Created Front of National Rebirth (1938); driven from throne; fled to Spain. Very unusual philatelic item signed twice by King Carol II. Carol II, like Farouk of Egypt and George VI of England was a noted stamp collector. This is an approval book of T. Allen, Essex, England, a noted stamp dealer. The face value of the booklet was 425 pounds. Whenever Carol II removed a
postage stamp he would sign the booklet where the stamp had been to denote that he had removed same. Evidently, he was to be billed when his purchases reached a certain amount. Carol II has signed this booklet twice in pencil (one of two pages illustrated). A great royal item as well as a likely unique philatelic
piece. ........[5973]........$195.00
D.S. BY QUEEN CAROLINE OF ANSPACH AS QUEEN REGENT OF ENGLAND DURING ABSENCE OF KING GEORGE II
CAROLINE OF ANSPACH (ENGLAND)(1683-1737). Queen of Great Britain and Ireland. Wife of George II. Went to England on accession of George I (1714); gathered
distinguished circle including Pope, Gay, Chesterfield and Lord Hervey; connived at husbands amour with Henrietta Howard; crowned Queen (1727); kept Sir Robert Walpole in power; appointed bishops rather for learning than orthadoxy; she was queen regent of England on the four occasions when the King was absent from England. She hated her eldest son Frederick who in-fact did not live to succeed his father. DS as Queen Regent, tall folio, 11.5” x 18.5”, n.d., circa 1740-45, being an order to pay the military, 2pp., recto & verso. Signed at top of first page (as is customary with British monarchs by virtue of being the first man or woman of the realm). The document is rather interesting and is entitled “By Her
Majesty, the Queen/ Guardian of the Kingdom”, etc. Abstract of the foregoing list: “ Regiments” following which is listed the names of regiments and individuals and their “HalfPay/ Per Diem”. Caroline’s material is uncommon,
particularly as Queen Regent. This document undoubtedly has to do with Military pay during one of George’s
campaigns. .....[11562].....$795.00
(CHARLES
II). Receipt for taxes, 8vo, oblong, 1661, detailed accounting for
taxes levied, signed by the tax collector. Quaint. Mint....[3329]..$75.00
"ROYAL WEDDING"ALS OF EDWARD VII ACKNOWLEDGING CONGRATULATIONS ON ENGAGEMENT AND IMPENDING MARRIAGE OF HIS SON, THE FUTURE GEORGE V TO MARY OF TECK (LATER QUEEN)
(ENGLAND) EDWARD VII
(1841-1910). King of England (1901-10). ALS, 2pp.
(1 page front & back), 3.5" x 4.5", signed "Albert Edward" as Prince of Wales, on his imprinted Royal correspondence card, Marlborough House, May 9, (1892). To Mrs. Emma Hartmann, on the engagement of his son, George V, to Mary of Teck, "I am very grateful for your kind letter of congratulations on my son's engagement. No event could have given me greater pleasure and I feel sure that they will be very happy." With original envelope. Wonderful item associating two Kings and a Queen of England...Mint......[6556]...$595.00
EDWARD
VIII. King of England who gave up the throne for the American "woman I love" and
WALLACE WINDSOR. Album page boldly signed "Wallis Windsor" and "Edward, Duke of
Windsor". Wallace normally signed "Wallis, Duchess of Windsor". This piece is signed with a desirable form of her signature. Mint......[ [9131]....$595.00
PRINCESS ELIZABETH, DAUGHTER OF KING GEORGE III, OUR LAST KING
(GEORGE III) ELIZABETH (1770-1840). Princess. Third daughter of George III of England. Born in Buckingham House, St. James Park, London. Married Friedrich VI, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg. As did so many of George III’s offspring, she died
without issue (or surviving issue) and is buried in Homburg.
ALS, oblong 8vo, on embossed red bordered stationery, n.p., n.d., in English, circa 1830, concerning an engagement. Signed “Elizabeth”. Signature is somewhat unevenly inked. All writing is dark. An attractive
example.............[11822]........$95.00
TWO CHARMING CHILDREN’S BOOKS WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY SARAH FERGUSON THE CONTROVERSIAL DUCHESS OF YORK
FERGUSON, SARAH. Duchess
of York. Ex-wife of Britain’s Prince Andrew. Her 
book:
The Royal Switch, 8vo, 163 pp., Delacorte Press, 1996, 1st
ed., d.j. Boldly signed on title page “Sarah, The Duchess of York”. With
delightful humor the Duchess takes readers into the fascinating world of a
princess’ life and introduces two different but equally appealing
characters. Amanda and Emily form a friendship which shows how wonderful it
is to be exactly who you are. The autographic material of British royals in
uncommon, particularly signed books. Mint...[11791].....+ .$175.00
FERGUSON,
SARAH. Duchess of York. Her book: Bright Lights, 8vo,
165 pp., Delacorte Press, 1996, 1st ed., d.j. Boldly signed on title page:
“Sarah, The Duchess of York”. With great humor the Duchess continued the
adventures of Amanda and Emily, following the social whirl from a special
point of view showing that no matter where they live or who their families
are, people are not so different after all. Mint.................[11792].+
.....$175.00
(GREECE) GEORGE II (1890-1947). King of Greece (1922-23, 1935-47).
Bold signature on embossed Waldorf-Astoria note card. Comes with a 5" x 6" color printed photo and a mint Greek stamp bearing his likeness. The trio. ..[4719]....$125.00
FINE 1758 COPY OF “THE LONDON CHRONICLE” WITH NEWS FROM THE COLONIES
(GEORGE II) (COLONIAL AMERICA) (MEDICINE). Extremely good copy of “The London Chronicle: or Universal Evening Post”. From Sat., April 22, to Tuesday, April 25, 1758, 8” x 11”, 8pp., printed on rag-content paper. Front page article(s) concerning the Colonies and America. -- Governor DeLancey’s speech to the General assembly of New York, on Friday March 10, 1758...following is a lengthy article regarding the state of the Am. Colonies and a request from the King to raise troops from Mass. Bay, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and the southern provinces, concluding...”The dangers impending on North America, the extraordinary succors supplied by the crown; the losses we have sustained, the proximity and the accessibility of this province, more immediately obnoxious to the mail irruptions of the enemy from Canada, are the most powerful and cogent motives that can be suggested, to induce you to exert your most vigorous efforts, on this truly important and critical occasion.” Choice and mint. Excellent content. [3313]+ $150.00
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ROBERT COWLEY, 1730, OF STOCKLAND, NEAR AXMINISTER, DEVONSHIRE
(GEORGE II) WILL OF ROBERT COWLEY, 10 June 1730, “in the third year of the Reign of our Soverign Lord George the Second”, on vellum, 15” x 12”. Interestingly, this will was probated in 1735 and has the certificate of probate and pendant probate seal affixed to the bottom of the document. The first such document to cross our desk. Interesting and unusual legal document.. [11833]. ..+.....$95.00
QUAINT 1780
REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA
ENGLISH DOCUMENT - RELEASE OF LEGACY, COUNTY OF CHESTER (INHABITED BY
BRITONS & ROMANS FROM 61 A.D.)
(GEORGE III) Legal Document, 2pp., recto & verso, 12” x 19.25”, rag paper, darkly penned, signed and sealed with red wax seal on verso, being a Release and Confession of Legacy upon reaching his majority by one George Richardson which he inherited from his Grandfather, the Reverend James Richardson, late Rector of Tilston, in the County of Chester, deceased. The Legatee releases the Executors of the estate “...I do hereby further remise, release, discharge and exonerate...her, his & their lands, tenements,, goods and chattels - respectively of and from all and all manner of action and actions, suit and suits, cause and causes of actions and suits, debts, dues, duties and demands whatsoever for any matter, cause or thing whatsoever from the beginning of the world to the day of the date hereof...” Beautifully and darkly penned. In fine condition. Unusual type legal document. Quaint. Fine. ...[11783].++. $150.00
"OUR LAST KING"
KING GEORGE III ORDERS HIS "RIGHT TRUSTY AND ENTIRELY BELOVED COUSIN AND COUNCILLOR, GENERAL GEORGE MARQUIS TOWNSEND" TO PAY HIS LAND FORCES - THE 2ND, OR QUEEN'S REGIMENT OF DRAGOON GUARD'S 365 DAYS' PAY
GEORGE III (REVOLUTIONARY WAR) (1738-1820). King (1760-1820). George was King of England during the Am. Revolutionary War and was, technically, "our last King".
D.S., tall 4to, approx. 8" x 12", 2pp., (recto & verso of a single page),
March 20, 1793. Bottom margin slightly trimmed. Warrant for payment of his land forces the "sum of 12228 pounds, 17 shillings & 5 pence." Extreme tip of blank upper left
corner missing; expertly strengthened along folds. George has signed at the top of the first page (as was & is customary with British monarchs who sign at the beginning of a document by virtue of being the first man or woman of the realm). Signed with an enormous and magnificent signature. Perfect for display.
A clean, handsome example....[3844]....$495.00
HANDSOME
ELEPHANT FOLIO ENGLISH INDENTURE
FROM THE REIGN OF GEORGE III.
----- "OUR LAST KING"
(GEORGE III) Indenture, 31 1/2"x25 1/2", Nov. 21, 1811, being Deed of Covenant respecting the repairs of bridges upon lands at Pothingoll in the parish of Kington, Langley, Wilts. Beautifully & ornately penned on vellum w/a scalloped top & six small red wax seals at the bottom by the signatories. Also has the king’s revenue seal & a 1 1/2" blue square seal. A colorful & handsome example which would display beautifully. Documents from the reign of George III, "Our Last King", have great association value. This example has it all. Near mint. [12223] $275.00
RARE IN-PERSON SIGNATURE OF HAILE SELASSIE I, EMPEROR OF ETHIOPIA, "KING OF KINGS, LION OF JUDAH, DIRECT DESCENDENT OF KING SOLOMON AND THE QUEEN OF SHEBA", ETC.
HAILE, SELASSIE
I.(i.e. "Might of the Trinity") (1892-1975). Emperor of Ethiopia (1930-74). During his long reign he fostered education, modernization; driven from Ethiopia by Italian occupation (1936-41); lived in exile in England; restored to throne (1941) after successful British campaign in East Africa; deposed, Sept. 1974 and died while under "house arrest" under very mysterious circumstances. Haile Selassie will always be remembered for his impassioned address to the League of Nations after his country was invaded by Italy. His appeal against unprovoked aggression became seared on the conscience of the world for all time.
Extremely rare and fine in-person ink signature on buff 6 1/4" x 3 1/4" album
page. On the same page is the signature of his son and heir apparent,
Crown Prince Meredazmatch Asfa Wossen. Extremely rare........[3941]...$695.00
RARE SIGNED CABINET PHOTOGRAPH OF QUEEN ISABELLA II, LAST QUEEN OF SPAIN
(SPAIN) ISABELLA
II. (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-68). Daughter of Ferdinand VII and Maria Christina. Became Queen on death of her father, with her mother as Queen Regent. Last 25 years of her reign was a period of continuous strife. In 1846 married her cousin Don Francisco Asis; overthrown by revolution in 1868. Fled to Paris and abdicated in favor of her son, Alfonso XII (1870).
ISP, 6.25” x 8.25”, standing pose in be-jeweled ornate dress with royal sash, wearing royal tiara and otherwise dripping with jewels. Inscribed and signed on the mat (“Isabel de Borbon”); lightly bumped at corners; normal age toning, still very good. Photographers markings on verso are “Walery” Photographie, grue de Londres, Paris. Mounting traces on verso. Rare in this format. ...[12107]. ..$1250.00
JAMES II OF ENGLAND WRITES AS DUKE OF YORK TO HIS COUSIN, PRINCE RUPERT, ABOUT NAVAL AFFAIRS AND MENTIONS HIS BROTHER, THE KING (CHARLES II)
JAMES II (1633-1701). King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1685-88). Son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria; created Duke of York (1634); in exile (1648-60) served in French army under Turenne. At Restoration, became Lord High Admiral of England (1660) till forced by Test Act to resign (1673); received grant of New Netherland (1664); won victory over de Ruyter (1672); accepted Roman Catholic faith (1668 or 1669) but continued friendly to Anglican church; retired to Continent during national furor over Popish Plot; object of attempt by House of Commons to exclude him from succession to throne (1678-81); as High Commissioner in Scotland inflicted cruelties upon Covenanters (1679-80); resumed direction of naval affairs (1684). Succeeded to throne on death of his brother Charles II (1685); began almost at once to show special favor to Roman Catholics; by appointments, gave evidence of intention to restore powers to this church; published Declaration of Indulgence, providing for liberty of conscience for all denominations (1687); aroused public fear of Roman Catholic tyranny, resulting in English nobles offering throne to his son-in-law William of Orange; escaped to France (Dec. 1688) after William had landed in England; landed in Ireland (1689), but was decisively defeated by William at battle of the Boyne (July 1, 1690). PRINCE RUPERT Count Palatine of Rhine and Duke of Bavaria. Duke of Cumberland and Earl of Holderness. Son of Elector Palatine Frederick V and Elizabeth, daughter of James I of England; nephew of Charles I. Served against Imperialists in Thirty Years' War (1637-38); captured and imprisoned (1638-41). Appointed general of horse by Charles I (1642); became dominant figure of Royalist forces in English Civil War; took Bristol (1643) and most of Lancashire (June 1644), but defeated by Cromwell at Marston Moor, Yorkshire (July 2, 1644). Appointed commander in chief of king's army (1644); distinguished himself in defeat at Naseby; recognizing Charles's cause as both bad and lost, surrendered Bristol to Fairfax (1645); was dismissed from all offices; cleared by court-martial; on surrender of Oxford, ordered to leave England (1646). Commanded Royalist fleet (1648-50) in unprofitable campaign; escaped to West Indies after breaking up of squadron by Blake in mouth of Tagus (1650); retired to Germany (1654-60). At restoration, privy councilor; given naval commands in Dutch wars (1665-67, 1672-74); Admiral of Fleet (1673); first Lord of Admiralty (1673-79). A founder and first governor of Hudson's Bay Co. (1670-82). Introduced mezzotint printmaking into England; experimented with making of gunpowder, boring of guns; invented a brasslike alloy, known as Prince Rupert's metal or Prince's metal. Manuscript Letter Subscribed and Signed from James II as Duke of York and Lord High Admiral, to his cousin, Prince Rupert, tall 4to, St. James's, 2nd November, 1664. Complete with integral address leaf and original wax seal, which reads, verbatim: "Most Deare and most entirely Beloved Cosen, I have acquainted the King with your proposall of turning over the men out of the Companyes Shipps into the Kings Ships now lying in Harbour, and sucuring the Companyes Shipps in the Harbour untill a fitter occasion for setting them forth, of which the King approves soe
well, that I desire you imediately to put it in execution, leaving on board the Companyes Ships, the Officers & some few men, such as you shall Judge fitt, to looke to them & their lading in Harbour. Directions shal be sent to Sr. Philipp Honywood to furnish men as you desire. The ships in the River will very soon be soe forward as that the most & most considerable of them, will I hope be ready to saile by Monday next, some sooner & some are already sailed. I am (entirely in James' hand `Your most affectionate Cousin James", St. James's 2nd November 1664." Extremely fine.
........[8205]......$1995.00
SCARCE HAWAIIAN KING
DAVID KALAKAUA (1836-91). King of Hawaii (1874-91). By his ideas of reform he aroused political opposition culminating in revolution (1887); his powers were severely restricted by a new constitution (1887).
Bold ink signature as King on 2” x 3.5” white card. Not common... [1556]..$295.00
TESTY ALS OF J. RAMSEY MacDONALD ABOUT A POLITICAL
DONATION
MacDONALD, J. RAMSEY (1866-1937). Twice Prime Minister of Great Britain. A pacifist, he opposed England’s entry in WWI. Organized first Labor Ministry in the history of England. ALS, 4” x 6” letterhead embossed with a logo and his address. March 25, (18)92: “Dear Sir I enclose cheque for a guinea which is all I can afford. This is the fifth cheque I have sent for political subscriptions. Yours truly (boldly signed) R. MacDonald”. Clean darkly penned example.....[11944]...$175.00
CHOICE SIGNATURE OF MAXIMILIAN,
THE TRAGIC ONLY EMPEROR OF MEXICO
(MEXICO) MAXIMILIAN (1832-1867). Emperor of Mexico (1864-1867). Brother of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria; Archduke of Austria. Accepted throne of Mexico April 10, 1864 and reached Mexico City June 12, 1864. With aid of French troops, drove Juarez over northern frontier. U.S. Government refused to recognize empire and on Feb. 12, 1866, demanded that the French withdraw their army. Napoleon III withdrew his troops, breaching his pledge of military support to Maximilian. Juarez returned, besieged Maximilian and forced his surrender on May 15, 1867, and was court martialed and shot on June 19, 1867.
Magnificent 4” signature of “Maxmiliano” on lower portion of an official document, signed as Emperor Cuernavala
(Mexico), Febrero 1o de 1866”. (On Feb. 12, 1866, only 11 days after this document was signed, the U.S. refused to recognize Maxmilian’s empire and demanded that the French withdraw their army; Napoleon III ordered his troops withdrawn, breaking his pledge of military support to Maximilian, paving the way for
his overthrow and execution, only 15 months later. Due to his early death at age 35 and the fact he only served as emperor of Mexico for three years, his material as Emperor is scarce and desirable. Net to all...[11820].
............$795.00
NASSER SIGNED PHOTO
NASSER, GAMAL ABDEL
(EGYPT)
(1918-1970). President of Egypt (1956-58); 
nationalized
Suez Canal (1956); formed United Arab Republic (1958; included Syria,
1958-61) and was its first president, (1958-70); built Aswan High Dam on
Nile (completed 1968); defeated in war with Israel (1967). Overthrew King
Farouk. Interesting 6.5" x 9.5" SP. Half bust printed
semi-profile pose, professionally mounted to mat. On the buff mat, beneath
his likeness, Nasser has signed his name in full in English and dated it
"4.3. 1961". A handsome and very uncommon
item.......................................................................[5667]..........$395.00
THE MOST ABLE PERSIAN RULER OF HIS DYNASTY;
THE FIRST PERSIAN SHAH TO VISIT EUROPE
NASIR OD-DIN (PERSIA/ IRAN) (1831-1896). Shahan (Shah) of Persia; appointed Crown Prince in 1835; Governor of Fars (1841); Gov. of Azerbaijan (1848); crowned at Teheran Oct. 19, 1848; visited Europe 1873, 1878, and 1889, being the first Shah to do so. He was probably the most able ruler of his dynasty. Bold fine
signature in Farsi on 8vo piece of paper. A contemporary notation at the bottom states: H.M. The Shah of Persia's autograph, Bradford, July 1889. Mounting traces on verso. Lightly but unevenly age toned, else fine. A very rare royal autograph. The first example we have seen on the market. The autographic material of 19th and early 20th century Persian Shah's is virtually unobtainable......[ 5970]..
...$395.00
OLAV V (NORWAY)
(b. 1903). King of Norway (1957-). His father, King Haakon, was married to Princess Maud of Great Britain, youngest daughter of King Edward VII. King Olav, an only child, is now King Edward's last surviving grandchild, and a first cousin of England's King George VI. He won an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics for Yachting. In 1976, at the age of 73, he came in second in the World Yachting Championships. Choice
signature as Crown Prince, clipped from guest book. He has signed himself "Olav, Crown Prince of Norway, June 21, 1939." A rare royal autograph. Scandinavian monarchs have never granted autographs. [8202].....$295.00
THE EMPEROR OF BRAZIL
(BRAZIL) PEDRO II. Full name
Dom Pedro de Alcantara. (1825-1891). Became emperor (1831-1889) when he was 6 years old on abdication of his father, Pedro I. Many revolutionary disturbances in early years of reign. He opened the Amazon to Commerce (1867) and worked for the abolition of slavery. Forced to abdicate in 1889 when a republic was proclaimed. Exiled to Europe and died in Paris. He was a man of broad culture and his reign was marked by great progress in Brazil. Fine bold
signature on small heavy card, “D. Pedro d’Alcantara, May 9th, 1876.” Interesting provenance: comes with typed statement from Henry F. Wyman, son of A.U. Wyman, who was Secretary of the Treasury under both Grant and Hayes, who was the original recipient who obtained Dom Pedro’s autograph while he was visiting the U.S. to attend its first Centennial Exposition. Don Pedro visited the Treasury Dept. and Wyman followed him back to the Arlington Hotel and obtained his autograph. Dom Pedro’s autograph is loosely attached to the letter of provenance but could be easily removed. [12305] ..$295.00
(SIAM) RAMA VI (MAHA VAJIRAVUDH)
(1881-1925).
King of Siam (1910-25).
Succeeded his father as Rama VI.
Bold fine signature as Crown Prince on small heavy card
dated "10th June, 1896". A scarce royal autograph. ...[8460]...
..$495.00
PAUL I.
(GREECE) King of Greece. Magnificent half-bust SP,
3.5" x 5.5". Shown in military uniform. Boldly signed on lower
margin.
Mint........................................................................[11024]...........$250.00
HE SENT THE SPANISH ARMADA AGAINST ENGLAND WHICH WAS DEFEATED BY QUEEN ELIZABETH I
PHILIP II.
(SPAIN)
(1527-1598). King of Spain (1556-98). Only son of Emperor Charles V and
Isabella of Portugal. Educated by clergy; married four times: Maria of
Portugal (1543), Mary I of England (1554) (Mary Tudor, known as
"Bloody Mary"), Elizabeth of Valois, daughter of Henry II of
France (1560), and Anna, daughter of Emperor Maximilian II (1570); given
government of Milan (1540) of Naples and Sicily (1554), of Netherlands
(1555), and of Spain (1556); inherited also vast possessions in New World;
ruled from Netherlands (1556-59); from there waged successful war against
France, won battle of St. Quentin (1557). Ruled from Madrid (1559-98); put
down revolt of Mariscos and expelled them (1569-1570); sent expedition
under his half-brother, Don John of Austria, who, with the Genoese,
defeated the Turks at Lepanto (1571); determined to crush all opposition
to Roman Catholicism, developed Inquisition and at great cost failed to
put down revolt in Nether-lands (1568-1609); supported Guises against
Henry of Navarre (1562-98); conquered
Portugal (1580-81); lost naval supremacy in defeat of Armada (1588) in
war with England (1587-89);Treaty of Vervins (1598) ended war with
France; encouraged art and built Escorial (1563-84). Document
signed, One page, tall 4to, in Spanish, Toledo, 27 April, 1560,
signed ("Yo el 
Rey" -- I the King), permitting Don Diego de
Torres y Portugal to wear the robes and ornaments of a Knight of the Order
of Santiago, and further that he may wear them in embellished form ("preciosas")
without incurring any penalty. The Knightly Order of Santiago was an armed
chivalric order similar to the Knights of Malta. It was particularly noted
for the armed galleys it controlled. Interesting content letter of one of
the most powerful kings in history in near mint condition............................[8411]..
...$1995.00
RAINIER III.
Prince and hereditary ruler of Monaco. 5.75” x 4” color SP shown with his children as well as Caroline’s husband. Handsome.. .[10481]
.......$95.00
RAINIER III, Prince of Monaco; married film star Grace Kelly. 4” x 6” family group color postcard photo of Rainier, Prince Albert, Princess Caroline and her husband, Stefano Casiraghi, and Princess Stephanie, boldly signed by Rainier in a light portion. [12301]..$125.00
SIMEON II. (BULGARIA)
Last King of Bulgaria. 4.5” x 6.5” B&W SP, (1987) shown with Queen Margarita and their five children. Boldly signed in silver ink (with good contrast which does not
reproduce well). Handsome......[7643] ....$65.00
SIMEON II. (BULGARIA)Last
King of Bulgaria. Boldly signed
Christmas Card with holographic
note: “Do let us know if you pass through Madrid!” On the front of the
card is a Swiss winter scene. Comes with original envelope. ........[7644]..
$65.00
SINNJEE,
SIR BHAGVAT, Maharajah of Gondal. (INDIA). Fine Signature and title on small heavy card..[8459]..$68.50
(ITALY) UMBERTO II
(1904-1983) Last King of Italy. Succeeded his father, King Victor Emmanuel III, who resigned in his favor. Umberto ascended the throne on May 9, 1946. On June 2, 1946 a plebiscite
was held which favored a republic, thus abolishing the Italian monarchy. On June 13,
1946, Umberto and his family were forced into exile.
First Day Cover for five cent U.S. Flag stamp, postmarked Washington, Jan. 9, 1963 and cancelled “First Day of Issue”, with a color vignette of Old Glory on left side of cover. Umberto has signed in the upper center, partially across postmark. An uncommon royal autograph. Mint..[7336] .$195.00
KING OF ITALY DURING WWI AND WW II
(ITALY) VICTOR EMANUEL III (1869-1947); King of Italy (1900-1946). Son of Umberto I; active leader in W.W.I; acquiesced to Fascist seizure of power and in Mussolini's unconstitutional acts; reduced largely to a figurehead sovereign; assumed titles of Emperor of Ethiopia (1936) and King of Albania (1939); by concordat (1929) recognized full independent sovereignty of Vatican City; failed to secure Italian neutrality in W.W.II or to assert authority on failure of Mussolini; relinquished all power to son, Umberto II (1944) and abdicated (1946).
D.S. as King, 10" x 15", 2pp. (signed on verso), 1920. Huge bold signature measuring over
6" long, untranslated. Appears to deal with the national opera. Minor border chipping, expertly repaired. Royal autograph of a major 20th century
monarch. .....[2338].......$125.00
SIGNATURE OF EMPRESS VICTORIA OF GERMANY
VICTORIA (GERMANY) (ENGLAND) Empress of Germany. Mother of Kaiser
Wilhelm II; Princess Royal of Great Britain. Eldest child of Queen Victoria.
Bold pencil signature cut from letter. Not common. Comes with vintage 12mo engraving, circa 1890. The
pair. ...........[1408]***.....$75.00
(ENGLAND)
VICTORIA. Queen of England (1837-1901). Bold 4” signature clipped from official document. Suitable for matting. [3423]..$195.00 each
CAMPAIGN CONTENT LETTER FROM KING WILLIAM III OF ENGLAND
TO CHARLES II, KING OF SPAIN, FELLOW MEMBER OF
THE GREAT ALLIANCE, FORMED AGAINST LOUIS XIV OF FRANCE
WILLIAM III, (1650-1702). Stadholder or King of the Netherlands (1689-1702). Posthumous son of William II. Prince of Orange; despite Act of Seclusion (1654), trained for stadholder; accepted at length by Johan de Witt as future ruler; appointed captain general (1672) for war with France and England; despite Perpetual Edict (1667), also named stadholder in response to popular outcry (1672); defeated France (1674) and achieved general peace in Treaty of Nijmegen (1673). Married (1677) Mary, daughter of Duke of York, later James II of England; after Glorious Revolution in England (1688) appealed to by both Whigs and Tories to be English king; landed at Torbay, Devonshire, with Dutch army (1688); invited by Parliament to accept throne; crowned (1689) as joint sovereign with Mary; accepted Declaration of Rights (1689); Act of Toleration passed (1689); went to Ireland, defeated James at battle of the Boyne (1690); reigned as sole sovereign after death of Mary (1694); plot to assassinate him (1696) discovered and conspirators executed. Joined first Grand Alliance against France (1689) which led to war (1689-97), concluded by Treaty of Rijswijk (1697); issued Act of Settlement (1701); formed second Grand Alliance (1701); died as a result of a fall from his horse.
LETTER SUBSCRIBED AND SIGNED IN FRENCH ("VOTRE AFFECTIONE FRERE WILLIAM R") to a fellow monarch, 1 page, 4to, "Au Campe de Leuse", 23 August, 1694. An interesting campaign letter. William explains that new provisions are needed for the storehouses on the Meuse serving his troops and those of the United Provinces, and asks his fellow sovereign and ally (unfortunately unnamed) to exempt from the usual import taxes (peages) the 6000 tons of oats and the 18000 rations of hay with which he wishes to reinforce the stores. He emphasizes that such an action on the part of his ally can only be for the common good. William's 1694 campaign in the long war against France was inconclusive; he led a very strong force of nearly ninety thousand men but the French managed to avoid any serious engagement. The letter is in very fine condition. All writing is dark and bold. The letter reads, verbatim:
"At the Camp of Leuse, 23 August 1694, My brother: As the needs of the present situation require that the storehouses, on the Meuse, which furnish provisions for my troops and those of the United Provinces, be provided with new supplies, this letter is to ask you to give the necessary orders, to absolve and exempt from dues and import taxes in your areas on the Meuse, 6000 tons of oats and 18000 rations of hay, with which we wish to reinforce the said storehouses. I dare to assure myself that in accordance with your good intentions towards our common interests, you will wish again to favour them on this occasion. I will conclude this letter by assuring you of the sincere affection with which I continue to be, My Brother, (The following is entirely in Williams hand) Your affectionate brother William R".
The Grand Alliance against France was initially comprised of the Dutch, Danes, French Huguenots and Germans, as well as the Ulster Protestants. The letter was written from "An camp de Leuse", which is in Belgium. At that time Belgium was part of the Netherlands which were then owned by Spain and were known as the "Spanish Netherlands". Spain was ruled by Charles II [(1661-1700), son of Philip IV; during minority, under regency of queen mother, Mariana de Austria; assumed government (1675), with kingdom in weak and demoralized condition; took as adviser (1677-79) Don Juan, the younger; m. 1st Marie-Louise d'Orleans (1679); 2d, Maria Anna of
Bavaria-Neuburg (1689); joined Grand Alliance in war against Louis XIV, terminated by Peace of Rijswijk (1697); having no offspring, was prevailed upon to choose as successor Philip of Anjou, grandson of Louis XIV. His death was signal for beginning of War of Spanish Succession.]
Inasmuch as Charles II of Spain was both a member of the Grand Alliance and ruler of Belgium in 1694, this letter was almost certainly written to him. Additionally, the Meuse River mentioned in Williams' letter as being the location of the storehouses for the Grand Alliance, of which Charles was a member, begins in Northeastern France, from whence it flows into Belgium and thence into Holland where it empties into the North Sea. The geographic location of the Meuse corroborates the recipient being Charles II of Spain inasmuch as it flows through only three countries: France, Belgium, and Holland. Since William was warring against Louis XIV of France and he was himself King of both England and Holland, Belgium and its ruler, Charles II of Spain, is left by process of elimination. Letters between Kings are seldom
encountered, particularly with such fine content. The autograph material of King William III of England is among the scarcest of British monarchs. Few important campaign content letters of William such as this are known to exist. The British Museum requested a copy of this letter and additionally requested that we waive the seven year waiting period before the copy could be used by scholars and researchers. Net to
all...........[6162].........$4995.00
(WILLIAM III). Unusual
(Channel Isles) Isle of Guernsey Indenture, 11" x 9.5", in French,
Oct. 5, 1695, being an agreement between two brothers, Charles 
and
Edmond Andros, et al, providing for "payment in wheat by way of
income." The date is in the fourth line of text. Comes with 8vo antique
map of the Island of Guernsey. Document has 1.25" black circular wax
seal of the Guernsey bailly. Mint condition. Suitable for display. A highly
uncommon and unusual indenture. ..........[7059].......$195.00
BATTLE OF WATERLOO CONTENT DOCUMENT SIGNED BY KING WILLIAM IV
ALS OF FUTURE ENGLISH KING WILLIAM IV INTERCEDING WITH A
TRADESMAN ON BEHALF OF HIS MISTRESS, MRS. JORDAN, WILLIAM IV
(BATTLE OF WATERLOO) WILLIAM IV (1765-1837). King of England and Hanover (1830-1837).
DS, tall 4to, boldly signed at top with a 6.25" signature, in part: "Whereas certain allowances as of our Royal Bounty, have been granted to officers of long and meritorious services, and also to the Relatives of Officers of Our Land Forces, who have lost their lives in Our Service, and whereas Eliza Frances Crofton has humbly besought us, that, in consideration of the death of her late Father Brigade Major Walter Crofton, Captain of the 54th Regiment of Foot who was killed at Waterloo... the allowance of Fifty pounds a year." Some light foxing, normal age toning and slight paper loss from left blank margin, which does not touch or affect any text. All writing is bold and dark and William's signature is a particularly huge dark example. Anything connected with the Battle of Waterloo is most desirable. ..[6089]. .....$695.00
WITH WHOM HE HAD TEN
CHILDREN
ALS,
8vo, 2pp., (recto & verso) written in the third person and signed in the
text with a most unusual form of his signature "HRH The Duke of
Clarence", Bushy (his estate was known as "Bushy Park" and
one of his many titles was "Ranger of Bushy Park", Thursday, n.y.,
circa 1810. In full: "Mrs. Jordan's compts. to Mr. Yarrell, and is
desired to inform him by HRH the Duke of Clarence, that the Oracle and
British Press is never received at Bushy 'till a day after the proper time
-- 
she
has it also in command to inform him that Mr. G.N. Well, is in future to
have the sending (of) the papers to Bushy from Monday next instead of his
Brother." Has integral address leaf addressed to "Messrs. Yarrell
and Jones / Newspaper Office." Fine. An interesting letter of a future
King of England interceding with a tradesman on behalf of his mistress.
Great association item. ...[9518].........$595.00