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# - Victoria, Queen.
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Description
- A series of 13 autograph letters in the third person to Viscount Hardinge (1785-1856), Field Marshal and Commander-in-Chief of the Army
mostly concerning senior military appointments during the Crimean War including those of Sir George Cathcart, Lord Gough, Thomas Napier, and Lord Raglan, expressing concern over some proposed promotions including that of Charles Nasmyth following his bravery in Silistria ("...This step is not without very grave inconveniences as a precedent...") and disapproval of changes to the relative precedence of regiments ("...The Queen has signed the ... papers with the exception of the one making the 33d a Royal Regiment. Considering that there are already so many 'Royal' [regiments] & that it would be inexpedient to have the Title of the 'Duke of Wellington's own' superseded by that of 'Royal West Yorks'..."), 27 pages, 8vo, docketing, Windsor Castle, Osborne, Buckingham Palace, and Balmoral, 17 October 1853 to 3 April 1855, pencil markings, dust staining, some integral blanks removed
[together with:] Queen Victoria, autograph letter signed, to her aunt, discussing her journey to Germany ("... I am enchanted with all I have seen...this dear little country is so peaceful - & so lovely... ") and visit to the King and Queen of Prussia, 4 pages, 8vo, Rosenau, 24 August 1845; autograph letter in the third person to Sir Howard Elphinstone sending him "a souvenir of her beloved Leopold" who was for a time under his care ("...It is an enammelled photograph..."), 2 pages, 8vo, with autograph envelope, Balmoral, 30 May 1884; an autograph note, apparently showing seating arrangements, 2 pages, 8vo; and a document signed, appointing William Deverson a Bedesman of Canterbury Cathedral, 15 August 1895
[also with:] Edward, Duke of Kent, letter signed to Sir Henry Lowns, giving his support to Atkins, 2 pages, 8vo, docketing, Kensington Palace, 31 March 1816; Victoria, Duchess of Kent, autograph note signed about Teodora, in German, 1 page; Victoria of Prussia, autograph letter signed to her grandmother Queen Victoria, discussing her pregnancy ("...you must ... not be anxious as it is a long way off as yet...") and family news, 4 pages, 8vo, 31 November 1881; 20 admission tickets to the Queen's box at the Royal Princess's Theatre, made out to various individuals, 1851-57; a free frank signed by Prince Albert; and three other items; Victoria of Prussia letter split at folds
[together with:] Queen Victoria, autograph letter signed, to her aunt, discussing her journey to Germany ("... I am enchanted with all I have seen...this dear little country is so peaceful - & so lovely... ") and visit to the King and Queen of Prussia, 4 pages, 8vo, Rosenau, 24 August 1845; autograph letter in the third person to Sir Howard Elphinstone sending him "a souvenir of her beloved Leopold" who was for a time under his care ("...It is an enammelled photograph..."), 2 pages, 8vo, with autograph envelope, Balmoral, 30 May 1884; an autograph note, apparently showing seating arrangements, 2 pages, 8vo; and a document signed, appointing William Deverson a Bedesman of Canterbury Cathedral, 15 August 1895
[also with:] Edward, Duke of Kent, letter signed to Sir Henry Lowns, giving his support to Atkins, 2 pages, 8vo, docketing, Kensington Palace, 31 March 1816; Victoria, Duchess of Kent, autograph note signed about Teodora, in German, 1 page; Victoria of Prussia, autograph letter signed to her grandmother Queen Victoria, discussing her pregnancy ("...you must ... not be anxious as it is a long way off as yet...") and family news, 4 pages, 8vo, 31 November 1881; 20 admission tickets to the Queen's box at the Royal Princess's Theatre, made out to various individuals, 1851-57; a free frank signed by Prince Albert; and three other items; Victoria of Prussia letter split at folds
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."