British & Continental | November 12, 2025
Wed, Nov 12, 2025 10:00AM EST
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Lot 636
[Correspondence] British Politicians, Dignitaries, Authors, in Two Albums
Estimate: $700 - $1,000
Sold for
$400
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th century, albums with numerous signatures, notes, or inscriptions of political and military leaders, Royals, and Victorian novelists, to include: King George IV, King William IV, Ernest I of Hanover, Prince William Frederick, Henry Brougham Esq., Lord John Russell, William Pitt, Lord Palmerston, William Gaskell, Mrs. (Elizabeth) Gaskell, Miss Anne Thackeray (Ritchie), George Jacob Holyoake, Helen Mathers (Ellen Buckingham Mathews), Sir Frederick Leighton P.R.A., Lord Alfred Tennyson, Charles Kingsley, John Hollingshead, Bishop John Sheepshanks, Mary Russell Milford, Sir Thomas Noon Talfourd, Sir Thomas Wilde, Sir Robert Peel, Lord Raglan, Lord Monteagle, Marquess Camden, Sir Robert Harry Inglis, others; accompanied by loose envelopes and related matter; larger album 12 x 9-1/4 x 2 in.
Provenance: Collection of George L. Scherger
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Collection of George L. Scherger
albums with separation from boards, deterioration of leather, most correspondence pasted down or otherwise tipped in or mounted, could benefit from conservation to binding; Pitt document with damage and attempted repair Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
