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Author: | IAA Ltd [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | IAA Ltd - Auction of Nelson letters and documents 15th July |
International Autograph Auctions Ltd. The F. Roy Deeley Collection of Lord Nelson & His Contemporaries 15th July 2012 Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow As part of their two-day auction of autograph letters and historical documents, IAA Ltd. are delighted to be able to announce the sale of the F. Roy Deeley Collection of Nelson & His Contemporaries. Formed over many years of dedicated collecting by the late Roy Deeley, a previous director of the Universal Autograph Collectors Club and well respected figure amongst autograph collectors, the collection includes a fascinating selection of original autograph letters and historical documents, as well as various artefacts and souvenirs relating to Nelson, HMS Victory and the Battle of Trafalgar. Highlights of the 76 lots on offer include – . An Order of Battle and of Sailing signed by Nelson, 10th June 1804 . A book bearing the ownership signatures of both Emma Hamilton and Horatia Nelson . Rare documents individually signed by Frances Nelson, Emma Hamilton and Horatia Nelson . Ticket of admission to the funeral of Nelson, and one of his visiting cards . Various letters by Naval Captains who fought at the Battle of Trafalgar including Hardy, Pasco, Blackwood, Fremantle, Codrington, Collingwood and others Roy Deeley, a past member of The Nelson Society and The 1805 Club, proudly displayed many of the items from his collection at an exhibition at Guildford Museum in October 2005 to commemorate the Bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar. A fully illustrated, printed copy of the catalogue is available by request, and it is also available to view online at http://www.autographauctions.co.uk Commission, telephone and room bidding are all available, and it is also possible to bid live via the internet during the auction – further details are available on the auctioneer’s website For further information please contact International Autograph Auctions Ltd., Foxhall Business Centre, Foxhall Road, Nottingham, NG7 6LH Telephone 0115 845 1010 email – info@autographauctions.co.uk |
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