Lot 846
Marlborough, John Churchill, Duke of (1650-1722) British soldier, considered one of the greatest generals of all time. DS ("Marleborough") as "…Commander in Chief of all the English Troops…of the States General of the United Provinces," 9¼" x 15¼", vellum, Corkpitt, 1690 July 15. Two weeks after the decisive battle of the Boyne (the last attempt by the Jacobite supporters of James II to restore him to the British throne), Marlborough promotes Ensign William Hay. Very good; most of paper seal is missing; darkened areas and fold tear in text, affecting text but not the signature. Matted with a steel engraving of Marlborough and a October 6, 1690 issue of The London Gazette mentioning Marlborough and framed to an overall size of 27½" x 20".
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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| Realized $575 |
