British soldier and statesman (1769–1852) who earned immortality for his stunning defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo and who later served in the British government, including a brief tenure as Prime Minister. Ink signature, “Wellington,” on a 4 x 2.5 mailing panel addressed and dated in his hand “London July third 1829” and bearing a “FREE, 1829” postmark. Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 14.25 x 17.75. In very good condition, with tear to top edge touching a few words and scattered wrinkling and soiling. R&R COA.
