Lot 160
British Statesmen: Palmerston, Lloyd-George, Gladstone, & Mountbatten. Autograph Letter Signed ("Palmerston") as Foreign Secretary, one page, 7 x 4½", Oct. 25, 1832. "My dear Thomson, You will find me at the Foreign office at the Time you mention…." Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865) served as prime minister twice. David Lloyd-George (1863-1945) was prime minister from 1916-22. Signature ("D Lloyd George") on a 3½ x 4½ card from the House of Commons; also, a photo from a publication signed in the lower border. Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma. Signature on a 2½ x 4¾" holed card with Christmas and New Year wishes. Document Signed ("W E Gladstone"), 2¾ x 6", n.p., March 3, 1840. The first few words are illegible; the remainder are "to the Gallery of the H. of Commons."Affixed to the lower edge of an engraving published by Johnson, Fry & Co. in 1871 and matted to 14 x 11". Gladstone (1809-1898) served as Prime Minister four separate times (1868-1874, 1880-1885, Feb-July 1886 and 1892-1894), in a career lasting over 60 years. 4 items. Estimated Value $250 - 350
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