Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (born 1819) from 1837 until her death in 1901. Her more than 63 years on the throne remains unmatched in the history of Great Britain and ranks her among the longest-reigning monarchs of any nation in modern times. The unprecedented growth and prosperity of the British Empire under her rule—as well as a strangely prescient public fascination with the queen and her family—made her one of the most celebrated public figures of her day, and her name would become synonymous with an entire age. Manuscript DS, signed “Victoria R,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 12, June 5, 1863. A document approving the appointment of Alfred Fox as U.S. Consul at Falmouth, England. The embossed seal remains intact. Matted and framed with an engraved plaque (so that both sides of the document are visible) to an overall size of 14.5 x 23.5. Intersecting folds (vertical fold to signature) and faint offsetting of seal, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.
