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Lot #786
Dorothea Jordan (2) Autograph Letters Signed

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Description

Anglo-Irish actress and courtesan (1761-1816) who was the mistress and companion of the future King William IV of the United Kingdom, with whom she had ten illegitimate children. Two undated ALSs: a third-person ALS, one page, 6.5 x 7.75, in part: "Mrs. Jordan would be much obliged to Mr. Spring to get a private box for…tomorrow evening"; and an ALS signed "D. Jordan," one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.5, informing friends that "she will perform tomorrow night in the play." In overall very good to fine condition, with a few small edge tears, puncture to center of the third-person letter, and a rusty circular paperclip impression to the top of the other letter.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #631 - Ended March 09, 2022