Lot 104

[American War of Independence]

North, Frederick (1732-92), Prime Minister of Great Britain

£375

Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs

Auction: 17 June 2020 at 11:00 BST

Description

Fine vellum indenture, dated 4 May 1791, between the Right Hon. Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guildford, the most noble order of the Garter and one of His Majesty's most Hon. Privy Council, 60 x 44cm, two large armorial wax seals attached, with the signatures of the Earl of Guildford and his wife, the Countess

Footnote

Note: Frederick North was Prime Minister during the American War of Independence. He only because second Earl Guildford in 1790, consequently his signature as the Earl is uncommon.