Lot 270

Mary of Modena, Queen of James II of England, 1658-1718
Letter signed "Maria R"




Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 19 February 2020 at 10:00 GMT
£525
Description
one page, 4to (22 x 16.5cm), to Cardinal Crescentio in Rome ('Mon Cousin'), in French. The Queen writes a diplomatic letter thanking the Cardinal for his greetings on the holy feast of the Nativity and also refers to God's infinite graces and to the Cardinal's zeal for her prosperity, with integral address leaf bearing two black wax armorial seals, a couple of minor tears to edges, not affecting the text or signature, Whitehall, 15th February 1686
Footnote
Note: Purchased International Autograph Auctions, 19 May 2007, lot 806



