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Live Auction

The Anglophile and the Professor

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1314

William Pitt (1708-1778) Signed Doc. to Gov of SC

Estimate: $200 - $300
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Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch

Description:

William Pitt (1708-1778) Signed Doc. to the Governor of South Carolina, William Pitt (the Elder, Earl of Chatham, 'The Great Commoner, Prime Minister) document signed to the Governor of South Carolina William Henry Lyttleton (1724-1808), informing him of the death of Princess Caroline, January 7, 1758, with period print, matted and framed. Frame size: 24 5/8 in. x 13 7/8 in.

Measurements: Height: by sight of letter 11 3/4 in. x Width: 7 3/8 in.

Condition:

Overall good conditon, minor toning,creases from folding, not viewd out of frame.

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