Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 92

Manuscript, Sports, Collectibles, Space and Philatelic Auction

Royalty

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 136		Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997). Born Diana Spencer, she was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, the heir apparent to the crown behind Queen Elizabeth II. She had two sons and was perhaps the most beloved member of the Royal Family. After intense public scrutiny, she divorced Charles in 1996, but remained the object of worldwide media attention. Her death in a car crash in Paris in August of 1997 shocked the world, inspiring an outpouring of mourning almost unprecedented in modern times. Offered here is a beautiful 8 x 10" color portrait of Diana, resplendent in a green dress at a banquet at Claridges, wearing the Spencer diamond tiara and Queen Mary's cabochon emerald and diamond choker necklace. She has written and incription and signed her name boldly in black felt tip pen, "Thank you / Diana. / 97. X" Photo and signature in mint condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,320
Lot 137		Elizabeth II (1926 -). Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and Head of the Commonwealth (1952 -). In 2015, she surpassed the reign of her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, to become the longest-reigning British monarch and the longest-reigning queen regnant in world history. Signed Photo ("Elizabeth R"), as Queen, black & white, 30 x 22½", n.p., "1953". Printed text in the margins read: "Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd., Publishers to the late King George VI, H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and H.M. Queen Mary / Portrait by Dorothy Wilding / Printed in England". With only some light horizontal creasing, age toning, and pin holes at the four corners, the Queen's signature is bold and clear, the condition very good to fne. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,400
Lot 138		Louis XV, King of France (1710-1774). "Louis the Beloved"was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who ruled France from 1715 until his death. It was he who ceded New France in North America to Spain and Great Britain at the conclusion of the Seven Years' War in 1763. Decisions made during his reign ultimately damaged the power of France, weakened the treasury, and discredited the absolute monarchy, making it more vulnerable to distrust and destruction. Manuscript document signed ("Louis"), in French, 1 page, vellum, 13 x 20", Compiègne, France, September 10, 1760. Creased three times vertically and once through the horizontal center, with further creases and a 6" tear at the lower right, but still very good. Estimated Value $500 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 139		Louis XVI, King of France (1754-1793). Ruler of France from 1774 until his deposition in 1792. His attempts to reform France, including abolition of serfdom, removal of the taille, deregulation of the grain market, and increased tolerance of non-Catholics, contributed to social and financial crisis. This, along with an increasing perception of Louis as a tyrant, prompted the French Revolution, and in 1793, the former King, along with his Queen, Marie-Antionette, were guillotined. Document signed ("Louis"), in French, 1 page, vellum, 11½ x 19", Versailles, France, April 13, 1780. Countersigned by Louis-Joesph de Bourbon (1736-1818), Prince of Condé and Prince du Sang. Being a military commission. With just some light creasing, this item is in very good to fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $163
Lot 140		Paul I of Russia. Paul Petrovich Romanov (1754-1801). Emperor of Russia (1796-1801). Son of Grand Duchess Catherine (later, Empress Catherine The Great) and Peter III. Vintage original broadside on laid paper, 12 x 7½", announcing for the benefit of his "loyal subjects" the overhaul of currency for gold, silver, and copper exclusively from the Russian treasury to strenthen trade and internal and external trust. Nationwide proclamation given in St. Petersburg, January 20, 1797, by His Imperial Majesty Pavel. Rare broadside in excellent conditon with only a slight 6" printers crease, as issued, unrestored. English translation from Russian included. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 From The Personal Collection of a Longtime Russian Coin Dealer. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 141		Prince William and Princess Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Signed Photo. Lovely signed color photo 8½ x 10¾", carefully lifted from a souvenir publication of the wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton. Superb image of the Royal Couple immediately after their exchange of vows. Autographs obtained in December of 2014 during their 3-day visit to New York City. Prince William is second in line to succeed his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, after his father, Charles, Prince of Wales. Both autographs in excellent condition with no smudging, signed in blue gel ink pen. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,188