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Rupert, Prince.
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Letter of commission, signed,
- ink on vellum
appointing Rice (i.e. Rhys) Munday a Captain of Foot commanding 100 men in Colonel Henry Chaytor's Regiment, one vellum membrane (320 x 340mm), 26 June 1644, papered seal, framed and glazed, several small internal tears resulting in the loss of one word of text, signature rubbed, not examined out of frame
Condition
several small internal tears resulting in the loss of one word of text, signature rubbed, not examined out of frame
"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."
Catalogue Note
An appointment made less than a week before Prince Rupert's defeat at Marston Moor. Chaytor's regiment went on to command the defence of Bolton Castle from Parliamentary forces.