Lot 282

James VI & I

Printed Books, Maps and Manuscripts
Auction: 11 July 2006 at 12:00 BST
£897
Description
Letter signed, 1 page, folio, large signature, dated 9th February 1580/1 Holyrood House, to [William Keith] the Earl Marischal of Scotland, calling him to arms having been "credible informit that there is sum preparation of armes... in sundrie partis of ewrope...", small section torn on right hand side, dispatch slits, some water staining
Footnote
Provenance: Sothebys sale 1976.
