Lot #143 - Duchess of WELLINGTON , AL's from the First Duchess of Wellington to her Sister Lady Elizabeth Stewart
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | Fine & Rare Books from the Library of John Whittle | Part II
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Sale Date:29 Oct 2023 ~ 2pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:143
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Lot Description:Duchess of WELLINGTON , AL's from the First Duchess of Wellington to her Sister Lady Elizabeth Stewart
referred to as "Bess", 8pp in pencil, dated Nov 29th 1830, in her long letter Catherine Sarah Dorothea Wellesley (1773-1831) provides an insight into her mind and health in the months leading up to her death the following year, she mentions the Dukes resignation, his health and the politics of the time, good condition, includes copy of email correspondence from John Whittle to books seller Richard Ford regarding the provenance of the letter
17.5 x 11.5 cm -
Estimate:A$400 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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