Lot 170
Stanislas Leszczynski (1677-1766), King of Poland
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 January 2015 at 11:00 GMT
Description
Autograph letter signed [? to Sir Luke Schaub (d.1758)], "Mon chere Amy", saying that he is returning copies of the letters from George I and Queen Anne [not present] and asking whether it is permitted for Ministers "de former des pareilles propositions de celles que Mr Cocq Resident de cette cours a fait, touchant mon Caractere Royalle", 2 pages, integral blank, Poniatowski, [? Stanislas, (1676-1762)] Autograph letter signed to Sir Luke Schaub, stating that he hopes to meet him in Bruges, and assuring him of his undying friendship, 1 page, integral blank, Aix la Chapelle, 23 June 1736 (2)
Footnote
Note: On the restoration of Augustus II "the Strong" in 1709, Stanislas resigned the Polish Crown (though he retained the royal title) in exchange for the little principality of Zweibrücken. In 1716, an assassination was attempted by a Saxon officer, Lacroix, but Stanislaw was saved by Stanisaw Poniatowski, father of the future king. Stanisaw Leszczynski then resided at Wissembourg in Alsace.