11-15-200911-15-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2483Boston
November 15, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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William III, King of England (1650-1702)

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$504$425
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2483Location: BostonDate / Time: November 15, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

William III, King of England (1650-1702), Manuscript document signed, October 16, 1695, one page, in Latin, on vellum, to Lorenzo Soranzo of the Venetian Republic, a letter of introduction to assist Soranzo and his family in their travels, also signed by the Duke of Shrewsbury, oblong folio, (three holes along folds, creased, seal gone, some waterstaining); together with [William Cecil, Lord Burghley], autograph letter signed by John Bland, directed to Burghley, May 25, 1581, two pages, in English, concerning a shipment of wheat.
Estimate $300-500

first with three holes along folds, creased, seal gone, some waterstaining; second with overall grey toning and small losses near docket.

Keywords

United Kingdom, William III, Lorenzo Soranzo, William Cecil, John Bland