James I (king of England 1567-1625), royal grant with royal seal, Charles I (king of England 1625-1649), decorated royal grant, with other charters, in Latin and English, on vellum

twenty-three documents, including: (a) royal charter of James I, 450mm. by 200mm., 21 lines with calligraphic initial, remains of large royal seal in dark brown wax attached (70mm. in diameter), some significant loss to sides and outer edges, dated 1618; (b) royal charter of Charles I, 510mm. by 395mm., 18 lines with significant calligraphic initials lavishly decorated with pen-drawn fruit and organic sprays, and three-quarter border of pen-drawn flowers and fruit heightened with graphite, outstanding condition, dated 1636; plus 21 other documents: 11 of the reign of James I, 9 of Charles I and 1 of Charles II, all with minor stains, folds, small holes and some cockling, else fair and presentable condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing 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.
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