Lot #198

Henry VIII

Description

Desirable Henry VIII document; the first we’ve ever offered

King of England and Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) from 22 April 1509 until his death. He was the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty, succeeding his father, Henry VII. He is famous for having been married six times and for wielding the most untrammelled power of any British monarch. Notable events during his reign included the break with Rome and the subsequent establishment of the independent Church of England, the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and the union of England and Wales. DS, signed “Henry R ,” in English and Latin, one page, 14 x 5.5, dated March 8, 1516. The vellum document, a letters patent for an annuity, is written in brown ink in English and Latin. The order is in Latin, written beneath a petition (in English) asking the King to grant Letters Patent for the chamberlain of Chester to pay an annuity of ten pounds sterling to Richard Parker, formerly one of the servants in the royal buttery: "Please it youre highness off youre most habundant grace to graunte youre gracious l(ett)ers patents in due forme to bee made according to the ten(o)r hereaft(er) ensuing. this bill signed with your most gracious hand.” In very good to fine condition, with some scattered light soiling, three vertical creases, small hole in blank border and light overall wrinkling. Tremendous addition to any collection. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

Auction Info

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• Dates: #300 - Ended August 17, 2005