Lot 139
Alfonso XII and XIII. Alfonso XII (1857-1885), son of Isabel II, became king after a coup d'état restored the monarchy and ended the First Spanish Republic. Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) was the posthumous son of Alfonso XII; he was king from his birth (his mother served as regent until he was 16) until he was forced to abdicate in 1931. His grandson, Juan Carlos, would become King of Spain in 1975.
Document signed by Alfonso XII ("Yo el Rey"), 2 pp (recto/verso), 12½ x 8½", San Ildefonso, Aug. 8, 1879. Appointing Don José Salvat y Martí Deputy Doctor in the Military Sanitary Corps. With embossed royal stamp at lower left; other official signatures on verso. Document signed by Alfonso XIII ("Yo el Rey), 2pp (recto/verso), 13 x 8 ¾", the Palace, Oct. 19, 1923. Promoting Salvat y Martí from Medical Subinspector 2nd Class, Military Sanitary Corps.
These two documents are accompanied by: an 1886 congratulatory letter from the Imperial German Consul to the Governor of Matanzas on the (posthumous) birth of the King of Spain (Alfonso XIII) to the Queen Regent. Also, three picture postcards: a color one of Alfonso XIII by himself; one of Alfonso XIII with his son, the Prince of Asturias, and one of Alfonso XIII, his Queen (Princess Victoria Eugenia of Battenberg, a granddaughter of Victoria) and their son, Alfonso. A wonderful Spanish royal group. Overall very good condition.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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