Sought-after hand-addressed and free franked cover, measuring 8.75 x 7.25 with a central panel of 4.75 x 3, addressed by Nelson to "William Pearce, Esq'r, Admiralty, London," and franked in the lower left corner by Horatio Nelson as Duke of Bronte, "N & B." In very good to fine condition, with light toning and soiling, and some seal-related paper loss. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature.
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
