Lot 276
Stuart, Henry Benedict, Cardinal, Duke of York
2 documents signed
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photography
Auction: 9 October 2019 at 12:00 BST
£2,125
Description
in his capacity as Cardinal of Frascati, 1796 and 6 September 1770, one document incorporating his engraved coat-of-arms, 55 x 41cm., and 42 x 55cm.; together with a manuscript "Licentia celebrandi ad altare Maximum Basilice Principi Aptorium die Festo Cathedre Sancti Petri pro Card[ina]li Duce Eboracensis ejusdem Basilice Archipresbitero", 2pp., folio, integral blank, undated; and a late 18th century "Extract of a a Letter from Sir John Cox Hippisley Bart. to Andrew Stuart Esq. dated 24 Oct. 1799"; and a ms. "Extract of a letter from Andrew Stuart Esq., M.P., to Mr. Secretary Dundas, 30 Oct. 1799" (5)